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Mekalia V. Reid

MOONFARE SECURITIES USA
New York, NY 10017
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CRD#: 5535070
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Professional summary

Mekalia Viola Reid, who also goes by Mekalia VIola Reid-gordon, is a registered financial professional currently at MOONFARE SECURITIES USA located in New York, New York.

Mekalia is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Mekalia has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mekalia Viola Reid-Gordon

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
None

Experience

Current

January 4, 2024 - Present

MOONFARE SECURITIES USA

Office #1: 12th E 49th Street Floor 11, New York, NY 10017
BD
CRD#: 325838
New York, NY
Past

August 3, 2021 - November 7, 2022

CASTLEOAK SECURITIES, LP

BD
CRD#: 125334
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2020 - July 30, 2021

CONNAUGHT (U.S.) LLC

BD
CRD#: 300401
New York, NY
Past

March 10, 2020 - May 11, 2020

HARVEST USA

BD
CRD#: 165614
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 16, 2018 - May 21, 2020

MVISION PRIVATE EQUITY ADVISERS USA LLC

BD
CRD#: 122242
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 28, 2018 - July 30, 2021

AFW ASSOCIATES LLC

BD
CRD#: 289429
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 2018 - July 20, 2021

TENEO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 151256
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 2017 - February 9, 2018

INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 153563
NEW YORK, NY

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(1/30/2024)
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Arizona
(1/19/2024)
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Arkansas
(2/2/2024)
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California
(1/12/2024)
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Colorado
(1/24/2024)
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Connecticut
(2/1/2024)
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Delaware
(1/18/2024)
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District of Columbia
(1/29/2024)
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Florida
(3/11/2024)
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Georgia
(1/25/2024)
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Hawaii
(1/29/2024)
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Idaho
(1/29/2024)
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Illinois
(4/11/2024)
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Indiana
(2/5/2024)
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Iowa
(1/26/2024)
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Kansas
(1/31/2024)
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Kentucky
(1/29/2024)
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Louisiana
(1/17/2024)
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Maine
(1/18/2024)
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Maryland
(2/21/2024)
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Massachusetts
(4/1/2024)
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Michigan
(2/9/2024)
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Minnesota
(3/12/2024)
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Mississippi
(1/26/2024)
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Missouri
(3/18/2024)
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Montana
(1/18/2024)
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Nebraska
(2/29/2024)
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Nevada
(1/17/2024)
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New Hampshire
(1/26/2024)
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New Jersey
(1/23/2024)
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New Mexico
(1/26/2024)
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New York
(1/11/2024)
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North Carolina
(1/18/2024)
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North Dakota
(2/16/2024)
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Ohio
(1/18/2024)
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Oklahoma
(2/1/2024)
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Oregon
(1/18/2024)
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Pennsylvania
(1/12/2024)
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Rhode Island
(1/17/2024)
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South Carolina
(2/5/2024)
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South Dakota
(1/26/2024)
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Tennessee
(1/19/2024)
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Texas
(1/30/2024)
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Utah
(1/12/2024)
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Vermont
(1/25/2024)
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Virginia
(1/25/2024)
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Washington
(1/24/2024)
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West Virginia
(1/30/2024)
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Wisconsin
(1/26/2024)
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Wyoming
(2/2/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/13/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/12/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/5/2017
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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MOONFARE SECURITIES USA
MOONFARE SECURITIES USA | MOONFARE SECURITIES USA LLC

CRD#: 325838 / SEC#: , 8-71091

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

Main Address
12th E 49th Street Floor 11, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
12th E 49th Street Floor 11, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(929) 209-6942
Established
Delaware since 10/28/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MOONFARE USA HOLDINGS LLCOWNER
ABBRUZZESE, EMILY COPELANDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER/ FINOP4606343
REID, MEKALIA VIOLACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5535070
SINGH, KUMARPRINCIPAL6577670

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Company Information

MOONFARE SECURITIES USA

CRD#: 325838New York, NY 10017

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