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Melissa B. Reaktenwalt

ROSSBY FINANCIAL
Marlboro, MD 20774
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CRD#: 5273962
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Professional summary


Melissa B Reaktenwalt, AIF®, who also goes by Melissa Bethann Horton, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC located in Marlboro, Maryland and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Melissa has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Melissa Bethann Horton

Other business activities


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1) EViE FINANCIAL GROUP, 9701 APOLLO DR, STE 330-7, UPPER MARLBORO, MD, 8/2018, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INV REL, 120 HR/MO, 120 HR/MO TRADING. 2) UPWORK, 441 LOGAN AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, 12/2011, WRITER/EDITOR, MARKETING, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 3) ONE WORLD EDUCATION, WASHINGTON, DC, 07/2023, BOARD MEMBER, NON PROFIT, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 4) ROCK AND SWAY MEDIA, CAPITAL HEIGHTS, MD, 10/2023, 1099 CONTRACTOR, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 5) EViE FINANCIAL GROUP, 9701 APOLLO DR, STE 330-7, UPPER MARLBORO, MD, 2/2024, DOING BUSINESS AS OF NAME (DBA) FOR ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, INV REL, 0 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. EViE FINANCIAL GROUP AND ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC ARE UNAFFILIATED FIRMS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

February 23, 2024 - Present

ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 9701 Apollo Dr Ste 443, Marlboro, MD 20774
RIA
CRD#: 324631
Marlboro, MD
Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 9701 Apollo Drive, Ste 443, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Upper Marlboro, MD
Past

November 9, 2018 - March 18, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Upper Marlboro, MD
Past

November 9, 2018 - March 18, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Upper Marlboro, MD
Past

October 30, 2015 - November 12, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

October 16, 2015 - November 12, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

June 11, 2012 - October 12, 2015

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

June 11, 2012 - October 12, 2015

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 20, 2010 - June 12, 2012

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 20, 2010 - June 12, 2012

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

May 6, 2009 - January 4, 2010

NAVY FEDERAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144244
VIENNA, VA
Past

November 5, 2008 - January 4, 2010

NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 138459
STAFFORD, VA

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".
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ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC
EVIE FINANCIAL | TRUCESS | TOLER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ALAN R JOYCE COMPANY LLC | ROSSBY WEALTH, LLC | ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC | REYMAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RED OAK ADVISORS | RANDOLPH MARTIN RETIREMENT GROUP | OLEADA FINANCIAL | MARSICO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | LIFE STRATEGIES FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 324631 / SEC#: 801-127370

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2023 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
Arizona
(3/31/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/22/2024)
IAR
Florida
(4/10/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/22/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(2/23/2024)
IAR
Michigan
(2/27/2024)
RR
Michigan
(5/10/2024)
RR
New York
(2/22/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/22/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/31/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/22/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/1/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC
EVIE FINANCIAL | TRUCESS | TOLER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ALAN R JOYCE COMPANY LLC | ROSSBY WEALTH, LLC | ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC | REYMAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RED OAK ADVISORS | RANDOLPH MARTIN RETIREMENT GROUP | OLEADA FINANCIAL | MARSICO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | LIFE STRATEGIES FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 324631 / SEC#: 801-127370

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2412 Irwin Street, Melbourne, FL 32901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(321) 209-0111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROSSBY WRAP BROCHURE 2025 (3/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts804
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 358,627,117

Red Flags


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Company Information


ROSSBY FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 324631Marlboro, MD 20774

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