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Melissa A. Mayer

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CRD#: 5726426
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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 Amy Mayer, who also goes by Melissa Amy Kaminiski, Melissa Amy Kaminski, Melissa Kaminski, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2010. Melissa had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melissa Amy Kaminiski | Melissa Amy Kaminski | Melissa Kaminski

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 (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

May 17, 2019 - July 30, 2025

AGW CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 150570
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 3, 2018 - April 1, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 2, 2018 - April 1, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 26, 2015 - July 5, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 2015 - July 5, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 2011 - July 13, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 26, 2010 - July 29, 2011

ALLY INVEST SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136131
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

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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AGW CAPITAL ADVISORS
AGW CAPITAL ADVISORS | ANNIS GARDNER WHITING CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC | ANNIS GARDNER CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 150570 / SEC#: 801-70256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2009 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: 9/24/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/25/2010
Uniform Securities Agent 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: 8/25/2010
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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AGW CAPITAL ADVISORS
AGW CAPITAL ADVISORS | ANNIS GARDNER WHITING CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC | ANNIS GARDNER CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 150570 / SEC#: 801-70256

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2009 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
511 W. Bay Street Suite 310, Tampa, FL 33606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 254-4700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,257
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,480,003,689

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/23/2023
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

AGW CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 150570

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