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Melissa K. Grudin

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CRD#: 861913
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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 Kaplan Grudin, who also goes by Melissa Sue Kaplan, Melissa Sue Parker, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. Melissa had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melissa Sue Kaplan | Melissa Sue Parker

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 13, 2016 - September 8, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

July 13, 2016 - September 8, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

June 6, 2007 - July 14, 2016

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

June 5, 2007 - July 14, 2016

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

September 8, 2006 - April 30, 2007

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 109729
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 24, 2006 - May 10, 2007

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

February 8, 2006 - May 10, 2007

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

January 30, 2006 - February 6, 2006

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

April 29, 2005 - February 7, 2006

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 109729
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 29, 2003 - February 6, 2006

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

August 13, 2003 - September 25, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 109729
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 17, 2003 - September 25, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 25, 2002 - May 28, 2002

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

December 1, 1995 - June 6, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 1992 - November 27, 1995

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 1985 - January 31, 1992

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 1984 - April 10, 1985

BEVILL, BRESLER & SCHULMAN INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6971
Past

July 16, 1982 - August 24, 1983

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

May 23, 1980 - August 2, 1982

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

June 20, 1979 - April 11, 1980

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
Past

February 1, 1979 - April 9, 1979

CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7311

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/29/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/12/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

LPLE OMP PROGRAM BROCHURE A12 (10/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event208
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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