Margaret P. Vates
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Margaret Patricia Vates, who also goes by Margaret Meg Patri Vates, Margaret Vates, Meg Vates, Margaret Patricia Vates-amoudi, Meg Vates-amoudi, Margaret Vates Amoudi, was a registered financial professional .
Margaret is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Margaret had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
February 18, 2016 - July 28, 2017
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
January 20, 2009 - September 11, 2015
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.
May 18, 2006 - October 27, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
May 13, 2006 - October 27, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 11, 2005 - May 3, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
June 27, 2005 - May 3, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
CRD#: 231 / SEC#: 801-54739, 8-13801
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Current Firm

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
CRD#: 231 / SEC#: 801-54739, 8-13801
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC. | DIRECT OWNER | |
| BRADLE, KENNETH JAMES | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 1827956 |
| DIPETRILLO, DAVID JOHN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 4904926 |
| MARQUIT, HAL ROBERT | ROSFP (SROP/CROP) & MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 1530120 |
| OSAVAGE, JACK EDWARD | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 8186430 |
| PAPADOULIS, IRENE DESPINA | EXECTUVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 733025 |
| PASQUALE, GREGORY JOHN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER & FINOP | 6562167 |
| PIGOTT, JOSEPH E | CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 6619448 |
| ROBINSON, SCOTT JARED | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 5396859 |
| SACCONE, ROBERT BRIAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BROKERDEALER) | 1114349 |
| SQUILLACE, JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS) | 5504616 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,823 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,139,421,698 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 8 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | ||
| 08/28/2024 | ||
| 10/27/2023 |
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