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Reed Mells

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS
Des Moines, IA 50310
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CRD#: 7606047
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Reed MellsU.S. BANCORP ADVISORS

Professional summary


Reed Mells, who also goes by Reed Liam Mells, is a registered financial advisor currently at U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Reed is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Reed has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


Reed Liam Mells

Other business activities


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Independent Insurance Brokering; Wellmark; 11/20/2024; Medicare Supplement / Humana; 11/20/2024; Medicare Supplement / United Health Care; 11/20/2024; Medicare Supplement / Blue Cross Blue Shield; 11/20/2024; Medicare Supplement / Aetna; 11/20/2024; Medicare Supplement.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

August 3, 2026 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4045 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Office #2: 2500 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Office #3: 4515 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321Office #4: 300 Se Alice Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14455
Des Moines, IA
Current

August 3, 2026 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4045 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310Office #2: 2500 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Office #3: 4515 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321Office #4: 300 Se Alice Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14455
Des Moines, IA
Past

February 15, 2024 - August 5, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
IOWA CITY, IA
Past

January 5, 2024 - August 5, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
IOWA CITY, IA
Past

July 10, 2023 - October 30, 2023

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
Des Moines, IA
Past

March 28, 2023 - July 21, 2023

PORTFOLIO MEDICS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145958
Des Moines, IA
Past

October 11, 2022 - November 2, 2022

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
URBANDALE, IA
Past

August 19, 2022 - November 2, 2022

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
URBANDALE, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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
Iowa
(8/3/2026)
IAR
Iowa
(8/3/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/22/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 8/17/2024
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/26/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/19/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN, 55107
Mailing Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203
Phone number
(800) 634-1100
Established
Delaware since 06/28/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV - FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES (2/16/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
U.S. BANCORPSOLE MEMBER
BEJASA, EILEENSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BROKER-DEALER OPERATIONS7002808
CANEVA, DANIEL CESARSVP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1686099
CLARK, SHANNON KEITHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5829700
ELY, JAMES EUGENE JR.SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - SALES1843373
FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGER4120145
LAWLOR, BETH DEDRICKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT5352662
ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSONMANAGER2290884
SALSTROM, KYLE NORMANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5025315
TRIPLETT, SHANE TINSTITUTIONAL SALES MANAGER1865319

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,905
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,516,483,817

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/19/2025
Cover Page
08/20/2024
11/28/2023
11/21/2023

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Company Information


U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455Des Moines, IA 50310

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