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David M. Mele

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CRD#: 836795
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Professional summary

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David Michael Mele was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. David had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

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 (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

February 1, 2010 - July 1, 2022

NORTHCOAST RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149109
Cleveland, OH
Past

September 11, 2009 - June 4, 2017

AMERICA NORTHCOAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16076
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 31, 2008 - August 17, 2009

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
DENVER, CO
Past

January 23, 2006 - October 8, 2008

NEXT GENERATION EQUITY RESEARCH LLC

BD
CRD#: 130754
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 12, 2000 - December 1, 2005

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 4, 1990 - July 8, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 23, 1987 - September 4, 1990

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580
Past

April 16, 1986 - April 29, 1987

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
Past

April 21, 1977 - April 24, 1986

ROULSTON RESEARCH CORP.

BD
CRD#: 3235

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/19/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/9/2009
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/16/1977
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 1/23/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/22/1989
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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NORTHCOAST RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC
CONTINUUM RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC | NORTHCOAST RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 149109 / SEC#: , 8-68115

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/23/2023 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1301 East Ninth Street 15th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Mailing Address
1301 East Ninth Street 15th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone number
(216) 468-6950
Established
Ohio since 10/29/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
32

FINRA licenses (21 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NORTHCOAST RESEARCH HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER / PARENT
MEHTA, KARTIKMANAGING OFFICER3034087
RAFFA, SALVATORE ANTONINOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3213782
RIZZO, MARTIN PAULPRESIDENT AND CCO1520499

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Company Information

NORTHCOAST RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 149109

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