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Melissa Chu

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CRD#: 6686418
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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 Chu, who also goes by Melissa Waiyin Chu, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2016. Melissa had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melissa Waiyin Chu

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

August 24, 2021 - May 18, 2026

ARMORY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147796
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 21, 2016 - August 30, 2021

CITIZENS CAPITAL MARKETS

BD
CRD#: 277073
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/1/2017
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 79
Date: 11/21/2016
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm

AS
ARMORY SECURITIES, LLC
ARMORY SECURITIES, LLC | VICTORY PARK SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147796 / SEC#: , 8-67929

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
200 North Pacific Coast Highway Suite 1525, El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address
200 North Pacific Coast Highway Suite 1525, El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone number
(310) 798-7777
Established
Delaware since 05/02/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARMORY GROUP, LLCMAJORITY MEMBER
MURPHY, STEPHEN VINCENTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2242466
PERISON, EBEN PAULCEO/SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, POO2926828
ROMERO, MONIQUE VICTORIAFINOP6712654
TELL, NICHOLAS WILLIAM JR.SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR2349938

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Company Information

ARMORY SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147796

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