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Melissa S. Kunka

MUTUAL SECURITIES
Warren, NJ 07059
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CRD#: 5053503
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Professional summary

Melissa Smith Kunka, who also goes by Melissa S Kunka, Melissa Sue Smith, Melissa Smith, Melissa Smith Wagner, is a registered financial professional currently at MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Warren, New Jersey.

Melissa is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Melissa has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melissa S Kunka | Melissa Sue Smith | Melissa Smith | Melissa Smith Wagner

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 16, 2026 - Present

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 28 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ 07059
BD
CRD#: 13092
Warren, NJ
Past

September 29, 2025 - April 17, 2026

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Warren, NJ
Past

September 29, 2025 - April 17, 2026

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Warren, NJ
Past

March 19, 2018 - May 16, 2025

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 13, 2018 - May 16, 2025

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

June 28, 2016 - March 19, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NORFOLK, VA
Past

June 28, 2016 - March 19, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NORFOLK, VA
Past

October 22, 2013 - June 14, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

August 28, 2012 - June 14, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
New Jersey
(4/16/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/21/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/27/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MS
MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.
COWLES, SABOL & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC. OF CALIFORNIA | MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC. | MUTUAL SECURITIES INC., OF CALIFORNIA | MUTUAL SECURITIES INC. OF CALIFORNIA

CRD#: 13092 / SEC#: 801-68443, 8-28580

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
807-a Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2864, Camarillo, CA 93011
Phone number
(805) 764-6730
Established
California since 02/04/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MUTUAL GROUP, INC.CORPORATION
CLAUSSEN, DAWN MARIECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5445747
DAMIANI, NICHOLAS ARTHURCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER5669491
JASPER, AARON TCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5016734
SABOL, RYAN STEPHENMANAGING PRINCIPAL4419285
SHANNON, DEBRA DAWNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5021297
VOSS, MITCHELL CRAIGCHAIRMAN1029100

Disclosures

Regulatory Event2
Arbitration8

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Company Information

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13092Warren, NJ 07059

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