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Melissa K. Bentley

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CRD#: 4682531
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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.

Melissa Kay Bentley, who also goes by Melissa Kay Shaefer, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Melissa had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melissa Kay Shaefer

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.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 25, 2013 - September 20, 2016

RONALD BLUE & CO., LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104605
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 23, 2007 - November 12, 2010

RONALD BLUE & CO., LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104605
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 4, 2004 - January 27, 2005

BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108443
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 14, 2003 - November 17, 2003

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/22/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/4/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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RONALD BLUE & CO., LLC
BLUE RONALD & CO LLC | RONALD BLUE INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | RONALD BLUE & CO., LLC | RONALD BLUE & CO. LLC | RONALD BLUE & CO LLC | FAMILY OFFICE | EVERYDAY STEWARD

CRD#: 104605 / SEC#: 801-18423

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Contact information


Main Address
300 Colonial Center Parkway Suite 300, Roswell, GA 30076-8843
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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A MARCH 23,2017 (3/23/2017)

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Company Information


RONALD BLUE & CO., LLC

CRD#: 104605

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