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Mark Melda

Advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC

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Firm

American Independent Securities Group, LLC

Location

Medina, OH

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

24 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees typically range from $100 to $4,000 depending on complexity and arrangement.

Percentage

0.75% to 2.5% (negotiated based on factors such as total assets, scope of engagement, investment style, and types of investments)

Commissions

Advisory representatives may receive commissions from securities and insurance products sold in their broker-dealer capacity, separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Financial planning fees may be charged hourly ranging from $50 to $250 per hour.

Other

Account minimum: $2,500 for Charles Schwab advisory services; $10,000 for RBC management services (may vary based on platform used; negotiable in certain circumstances) Fee-only: Advisory fees based on assets under management ranging from 0.75% to 2.5%, negotiated per client; financial planning fees (hourly or fixed)

Work history

American Independent Securities Group

2025 - Present (1 year)

L.M. Kohn & Company

2022 - 2025 (3 years)

key Investment Services

2015 - 2022 (7 years)

Key Corp.

1998 - 2022 (24 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 63, Series 66

Broadview Heights, OH

Fidelity

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Alexandra P

Series 63, Series 65

Brecksville, OH

Fidelity

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Series 66

Akron, OH

Merrill

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Alexander M

Series 63, Series 65

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Fidelity

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General retirement planning Wealth management Passive / index investing Parents

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Series 66

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Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer
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