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Melissa J. Charles

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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CRD#: 5456006
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Professional summary


Melissa Jane Charles, who also goes by Melissa Jane Reed, is a registered financial professional currently at ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Melissa is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Melissa has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melissa Jane Reed

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 14, 2017 - Present

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5200 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 560, Los Angeles, CA 90036
BD
CRD#: 139212
Los Angeles, CA
Past

January 17, 2014 - June 19, 2020

SILVERSTONE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 166400
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

February 27, 2008 - November 13, 2015

BLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26678
FORT WORTH, TX

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
California
(11/14/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/17/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AC
ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 139212 / SEC#: , 8-67202

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


Main Address
205 West Wacker Drive Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
205 West Wacker Drive Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 376-4500
Established
Illinois since 08/03/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
POOLE, SEAN WILLIAMMEMBER7010269
MCGAUGH, RAYMOND SCOTTMEMBER2649886
SPEARS, CURTIS LAVELLPRESIDENT, CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER4117812
LENART, BRIAN DOUGLASFINOP, CFO, PFO/POO736107
PEARLMAN, CRAIG ALANPRINCIPAL4456956

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Company Information


ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 139212Los Angeles, CA 90036

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