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Joel D. Melchior

JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES
Louisville, KY 40223
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CRD#: 7098625
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Professional summary

Joel David Melchior is a registered financial professional currently at JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Joel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Joel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 24, 2025 - Present

JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1906 Stanley Gault Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40223Office #2: 1906 Stanley Gault Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223
BD
CRD#: 301394
Louisville, KY
Past

May 26, 2022 - December 4, 2025

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Louisville, KY
Past

May 26, 2022 - December 4, 2025

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
Louisville, KY
Past

March 19, 2021 - May 2, 2022

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
Kansas City, MO
Past

March 15, 2021 - May 2, 2022

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
Kansas City, MO
Past

September 25, 2020 - March 3, 2021

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
CPE GIRARDEAU, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Kentucky
(11/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(11/24/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/19/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/30/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/25/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/13/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

JB
JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 301394 / SEC#: , 8-70335

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

Main Address
1906 Stanley Gault Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223
Mailing Address
117 San Augustine Street, Center, TX 75935
Phone number
(936) 340-2929
Established
Texas since 12/31/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DPL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLCPARENT COMPANY
ARCH PORTFOLIO TRUST, LLCMEMBER.
NAVEED, HASNAINFINOP7004810
PULLIAM, MICHELLE CARROLLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4013218
SMITH, ROY THOMASMANAGING PRINCIPAL2542940

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Company Information

JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 301394Louisville, KY 40223

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