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Melissa K. Patton
VANGUARD ADVISERS
MALVERN, PA 19355
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CRD#: 4946267
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Professional summary
Melissa Kerynne Mieiko Patton, who also goes by Melissa Patton, Melissa Kerynne Mieiko West, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC. located in Malvern, Pennsylvania and VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Melissa has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa Patton | Melissa Kerynne Mieiko West
Other business activities
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EMPLOYEE OF THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC (PARENT COMPANY OF VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION) 100 VANGUARD BLVD, MALVERN, PA 19355 NAME OF BUSINESS: SELF-EMPLOYED NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: PAOLI, PA NATURE OF BUSINESS: ENTERTAINMENT POSITION: ACTOR START DATE: 01/2012 APPROX. HOURS PER MONTH: 1 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: ACT IN ROLES IN FILM/TV/WEB VIDEOS/STAGE NAME OF BUSINESS: SELF-EMPLOYED NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: PAOLI, PA NATURE OF BUSINESS: PUBLISHING POSITION: AUTHOR START DATE: 04/2014 APPROX. HOURS PER MONTH: 1 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: PROMOTE BOOK NAME OF BUSINESS: POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: PAOLI, PA NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIDUCIARY POSITION: POWER OF ATTORNEY START DATE: 07/2021 APPROX. HOURS PER MONTH: 1 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: FIDUCIARY NAME OF BUSINESS: LIMITED AGENT FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS: PAOLI, PA NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIDUCIARY POSITION: LIMITED AGENT START DATE: 04/2025 APPROXIMATE HOURS/MONTH: 0 HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: FIDUCIARY
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 7, 2022 - Present
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
Office #1: 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355RIA
CRD#: 106715
MALVERN, PA
Current
November 7, 2022 - Present
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
Office #1: 100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355BD
CRD#: 7452
Malvern, PA
Past
July 13, 2010 - October 27, 2022
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
WAYNE, PA
Past
July 13, 2010 - October 27, 2022
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
WAYNE, PA
Past
August 8, 2005 - July 14, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
August 1, 2005 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 1, 2005 - July 14, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VA
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
VANGUARD ADVISERS INC | VPAS VPFP VFS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS | VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
CRD#: 106715 / SEC#: 801-49601
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/1995 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Pennsylvania(11/7/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania(11/7/2022)
IAR
Texas(11/9/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VA
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
VANGUARD ADVISERS INC | VPAS VPFP VFS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS VANGUARD NAVIGATOR PLUS | VPAS VPFP VFS AMTS | VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
CRD#: 106715 / SEC#: 801-49601
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 669-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,225
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 698,843 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 300,434,933,763 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 10/23/2024 | ||
| 06/28/2023 |
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