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Melissa S. Peterson
BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Tewksbury, MA 01876
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CRD#: 6248230
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Professional summary
Melissa Santas Peterson, who also goes by Melissa Lynne Santas, is a registered financial advisor currently at BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Melissa has worked at 2 firms .
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa Lynne Santas
Other business activities
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BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC ("BTWM") IS A CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARY OF BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP, LP ("BAKER TILLY"). SALARY AND VARIABLE COMPENSATION (IF APPLICABLE) IS PAID BY BAKER TILLY. 100% OF TIME IS SPENT ON ADVISORY SERVICES WITH BTWM. THERE IS AN EXPENSE SHARING AGREEMENT IN PLACE BETWEEN BTWM & BAKER TILLY WHICH GOVERNS SHARING OF PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 10, 2021 - Present
BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 1 Highwood Drive, Tewksbury, MA 01876RIA
CRD#: 167811
Tewksbury, MA
Past
October 23, 2013 - December 10, 2021
MFA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 133164
TEWKSBURY, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
BAKER TILLY | BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BAKER TILLY INVESTMENT SERVICES | BAKER TILLY FINANCIAL, LLC | BAKER TILLY FINANCIAL
CRD#: 167811 / SEC#: 801-119352
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2020 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2020 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2020 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Massachusetts(1/3/2022)
IAR
New York(9/26/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(9/26/2025)
IAR
Texas(12/10/2021)
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Current Firm
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BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
BAKER TILLY | BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BAKER TILLY INVESTMENT SERVICES | BAKER TILLY FINANCIAL, LLC | BAKER TILLY FINANCIAL
CRD#: 167811 / SEC#: 801-119352
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2020 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2020 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
4807 Innovate Lane, Madison, WI 53718
Mailing Address
Po Box 7398, Madison, WI 53707-7398
Phone number
(833) 761-0673
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
32
SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,165 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,601,242,128 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2024 | ||
| 09/11/2023 | ||
| 10/04/2022 |
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Company Information
BAKER TILLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 167811Tewksbury, MA 01876TRUST BUT VERIFY
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