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Melissa Ann Bergman

Melissa A. Bergman

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CRD#: 5335667
Melissa Ann Bergman

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 Ann Bergman, CFP®, who also goes by Melissa Bergman, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Melissa had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?
Small Business
Business Retirement Plans
Women's Financial Strategies
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melissa Bergman

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
ARK Consultants LLC; Owner; Other; 7432 E Dreyfus Ave, , Scottsdale, AZ, 85260; Not Investment-Related; Design and sale of cosmetics, home furnishings, apparel and accessories, as well as the development of educational material related to travel. 08/01/2010; 0 hours per month; 0 during trading hours. Board of Directors; Bergman; Melissa; board member; 5 Union Square West FRNT 1 #1484, New York, NY, 10003; Not Investment-Related; 02/01/2024; 1 to 9 hours per month; 0 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Past

January 16, 2025 - June 2, 2025

CREATIVE PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 105348
Pompano Beach, FL
Past

June 15, 2022 - December 18, 2024

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Past

June 15, 2022 - December 18, 2024

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Past

January 7, 2019 - June 22, 2022

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

November 28, 2018 - June 22, 2022

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

February 20, 2013 - December 7, 2016

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

January 25, 2011 - October 2, 2012

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 13, 2007 - February 2, 2009

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CP
CREATIVE PLANNING
CREATIVE PLANNING | WOMEN'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE EXCHANGE TRADED FUND CENTER | CREATIVE PLANNING, LLC | CREATIVE PLANNING, INC. | CREATIVE PLANNING INC

CRD#: 105348 / SEC#: 801-18564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/1983 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/7/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/7/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 2/19/2013
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/10/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CP
CREATIVE PLANNING
CREATIVE PLANNING | WOMEN'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE EXCHANGE TRADED FUND CENTER | CREATIVE PLANNING, LLC | CREATIVE PLANNING, INC. | CREATIVE PLANNING INC

CRD#: 105348 / SEC#: 801-18564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/1983 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5454 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 909-5148
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,428

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVE PLANNING FIRM BROCHURE (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts269,686
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 217,399,324,981

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/19/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/03/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/18/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CREATIVE PLANNING

Financial AdvisorCRD#: 105348

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