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CFP · ChFC
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CFP · ChFC

Melissa Mao

18 Years of Experience
New York, NY
Broker

Melissa Mao is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in New York, NY, with 18 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,676,192 clients with $620B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
27420 advisors
Number of Clients
1,676,192 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$369K average
Assets Under Management
$618.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

LPL Financial, along with your advisor, charges an annual fee based on the value of your account. This fee covers asset management, administrative, and custodial services. The fee is negotiable, but the maximum is 2.50% per year, paid quarterly in advance. LPL may share a portion of this fee with your advisor.

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Location

151 W 42nd St, New York, NY, 10036

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Melissa works for BMO Investment Services as a DBA for LPL business and for BMO Harris Bank as part of her financial institution duty. Both activities are investment-related and take up nearly all of Melissa's time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Citi Private Alternatives, LLCBroker
March 2017 - September 2024 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
December 2009 - September 2024 · 14 yrs 9 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
August 2007 - September 2024 · 17 yrs 1 mo
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
March 2006 - August 2006 · 5 mos
State Registrations2 states
NJNY
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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