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Melissa M. Mijares

TVAMP
Knoxville, TN 37919
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CRD#: 6164053
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Professional summary


Melissa Marie Mijares, who also goes by Melissa Marie Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at TVAMP, LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Melissa has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Melissa Marie Smith

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. 05/03/2022 - TENNESSEE VALLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date - 04/27/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 1600 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 05/22. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.advisorinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. This firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 2.05/12/2022-Tennessee Valley Asset Management- INVESTMENT RELATED- At Reported Business Location(s)- DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)- START DATE: 04/27/2022-- 20 Hours Per Month/1Hours During Securities Trading. 2. 05/03/2022 - Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date - 04/27/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 1600 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 05/22. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.advisorinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. This firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 05/12/2022 - Tennessee Valley Asset Management - DBA: TVAMP - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 04/27/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hour During Securities Trading. 4. 02/01/2025 - Widowed Parent Relief Project; PO Box 22545 Knoxville, TN 37933; Board Secretary; non-investment related; 5 hours per month/5 hours during securities trading; Sharing the mission of Widowed Parent Relief Project with Knoxville. Taking notes at board meetings and sharing minutes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2022 - Present

TVAMP, LLC

Office #1: 6025 Brookvale Lane Suite 160, Knoxville, TN 37919
RIA
CRD#: 160321
Knoxville, TN
Current

August 9, 2021 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 6025 Brookvale Lane Ste 160, Knoxville, TN 37919
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Knoxville, TN
Past

August 12, 2021 - July 27, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

May 16, 2013 - August 9, 2021

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
LOUDON, TN
Past

March 28, 2013 - August 9, 2021

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
LOUDON, TN

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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TVAMP, LLC
BRIDGEWORKS DIVORCE FINANCIAL PLANNING | TVAMP, LLC | TVAMP | TENNESSEE VALLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 160321 / SEC#: 801-96325

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2015 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2015 Terminated)

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.
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

RR
Alabama
(8/5/2024)
RR
California
(8/27/2021)
RR
Florida
(8/9/2021)
RR
Georgia
(8/27/2021)
RR
Illinois
(4/22/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/30/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(4/22/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(8/9/2021)
IAR
Tennessee
(4/25/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/28/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/13/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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TVAMP, LLC
BRIDGEWORKS DIVORCE FINANCIAL PLANNING | TVAMP, LLC | TVAMP | TENNESSEE VALLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 160321 / SEC#: 801-96325

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2015 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6025 Brookvale Lane Suite 160, Knoxville, TN 37919
Mailing Address
Phone number
(865) 226-9982
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
32

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 APPENDIX 1 (9/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,768
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,000,508,308

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Company Information


TVAMP, LLC

CRD#: 160321Knoxville, TN 37919

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