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Melody M. Lowe

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
Ottumwa, IA 52501
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CRD#: 5842592
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Professional summary


Melody Michele Lowe, who also goes by Melody Foster, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Melody is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Melody has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Melody Foster

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.
1. Melody Lowe is the Owner of a freelance personal book and screenwriting business. Ms. Lowe spends approximately 20 hours per months on this activity during non-trading hours. This is not an investment related activity. 2. Melody Lowe provides administrative services for the Ottumwa Habitat for Humanity which is a non-profit organization in Ottumwa, IA. Ms. Lowe spends approximately 4-8 hours per month on this activity during non-trading hours. This is not an investment related activity. 3. Melody Lowe is a licensed insurance agent conducting business from her registered location. In this capacity, she may offer fixed insurance products including but not to limited life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, long term care insurance and Medicare supplements and receives normal and customary commissions as a result of any sales. In addition, she may receive other compensation such as fixed life trails. Ms. Lowe spends approx. 10 hrs/week during trading hours on this activity. 4. Melody Lowe is 10% Owner of Financial Partners, Inc. which is the operating entity and d.b.a. for Ms. Lowe's advisory and insurance business. Ms. Lowe spends approximately forty hours per week during trading hours working under this entity. 5. Tea Parties with Mrs. Claus, Ottumwa, IA area. Seasonal position to dress as Mrs. Claus for tea parties with little girls. Start date: 11/17/23, approx. 10-20 hrs/mo, with no hours during trading hours. This is not an investment related activity. 6. Melody Lowe is the Owner of Retro Remedies which provides homeopathic services. Ms. Lowe spends approximately 12 hours per week on this activity with 6 hours during market trading hours. This is not an investment related activity.

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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®
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Experience


Current

May 27, 2025 - Present

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 2116 North Court, Suite 1, Ottumwa, IA 52501
RIA
CRD#: 156480
Ottumwa, IA
Past

August 2, 2016 - May 27, 2025

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
Ottumwa, IA
Past

August 2, 2016 - May 27, 2025

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
Ottumwa, IA
Past

July 25, 2012 - August 2, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
OTTUMWA, IA
Past

July 11, 2011 - August 2, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OTTUMWA, IA

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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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Iowa
(5/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/24/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-0064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
202

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,684,966,200

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Company Information


PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480Ottumwa, IA 52501

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