Melissa K. Grudin
Professional summary
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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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
July 13, 2016 - September 8, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
July 13, 2016 - September 8, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
June 6, 2007 - July 14, 2016
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
June 5, 2007 - July 14, 2016
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
September 8, 2006 - April 30, 2007
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
April 24, 2006 - May 10, 2007
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
February 8, 2006 - May 10, 2007
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
January 30, 2006 - February 6, 2006
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
April 29, 2005 - February 7, 2006
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
October 29, 2003 - February 6, 2006
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
August 13, 2003 - September 25, 2003
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY
April 17, 2003 - September 25, 2003
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
March 25, 2002 - May 28, 2002
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC
December 1, 1995 - June 6, 2000
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
February 14, 1992 - November 27, 1995
SCHRODER & CO. INC.
April 18, 1985 - January 31, 1992
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
September 14, 1984 - April 10, 1985
BEVILL, BRESLER & SCHULMAN INCORPORATED
July 16, 1982 - August 24, 1983
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED
May 23, 1980 - August 2, 1982
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
June 20, 1979 - April 11, 1980
J.C. BRADFORD & CO.
February 1, 1979 - April 9, 1979
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INVESTORS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 5
Date: 10/12/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationCurrent Firm

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| AUDETTE, MATTHEW JON | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4003349 |
| ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES | 4194266 |
| GATES, GREGORY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7069201 |
| JAMBUSARIA, ANERI | MANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP | 7248335 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | SVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3178848 |
| MCHALE, JAMES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6052977 |
| RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2758924 |
| SIMONICH, BRENT BLAIN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 3254859 |
| STEINMEIER, RICHARD C | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR | 5109512 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,369,378 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 618,922,975,737 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 208 |
| Arbitration | 58 |
| Bond | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | ||
| 07/19/2024 | ||
| 11/09/2023 |
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