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Maria C. Mendez

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CRD#: 4581914
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Maria Caridad Mendez, who also goes by Maria Caridad Gonzalez, Mari Caridad Mendez, Maria C. Mendez, was a registered financial professional .

Maria is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Maria had worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Maria Caridad Gonzalez | Mari Caridad Mendez | Maria C. Mendez

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

January 13, 2012 - March 26, 2015

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
MIAMI, FL
Past

December 1, 2004 - January 29, 2010

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 13, 2002 - September 7, 2004

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 6, 2002 - November 12, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 6, 2002 - November 12, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
NS
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/26/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/4/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

NS
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza Mailing Code: 01-17-402, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-33-401, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number
(888) 753-7364
Established
Delaware since 10/09/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NSLLC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/8/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NFS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
ANIANO, JOSEPH NICHOLASPRESIDENT4303290
GINNAN, STEVEN A.BOARD MANAGER6984613
JESTICE, KEVIN THOMASBOARD MANAGER5363377
RABENSTINE, JAMES JAYVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2025566
ROSWELL, EWAN THEODOREAVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP3056545
STEVENSON, ERIC RAYBOARD MANAGER5250338

Disclosures

Regulatory Event10
Arbitration3

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Company Information

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

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