Jake Mellor Permitted to Resign by Four Star Wealth Advisors

Jake Mellor (CRD #: 5785588) has been permitted to resign by FourStar Wealth Advisors. This disclosure appears on his BrokerCheck record, accessed on March 6, 2024. Keep reading if you have questions regarding this conduct. 

Firm Allegations 

On February 5, 2024, FourStar Wealth Advisors permitted Jake Mellor to resign following allegations that he failed to disclose outside securities transactions as required by the firm. He also allegedly violated internal policies regarding communications with the public. 

The firm alleges that Jake Mellor appears to have violated securities laws and regulations regarding misappropriation, sale of unregistered securities, and acting as a broker without registration. 

He has 23 outside businesses listed on his detailed BrokerCheck record. Contact a securities attorney if Jake Mellor solicited you for investments in an outside business.

• Strategic Wealth Solutions 
• Price Properties Group
• Merchfuel
• AlphaMark Staffing 
• Jake Mellor Financial Services 
• AlphaMark Wealth 
• AlphaMark Crypto 
• Alpha Mark Paytoll
• AlphaMark Strategies 
• AlphaMark IP
• Alpha Mark Tax
• Strategic Insurance Solutions 
• Strategic Bookkeeping 
• Price Development 
• Zortea SAS 
• Techsbrook 
• Grupo Escala 

FINRA Rule 3270 – Outside Business and Selling Away

FINRA Rule 3270 requires brokers to inform their firm of any outside business activities or any investments sold away from the firm. The brokerage firm may prohibit the activity if the firm believes the proposed activity may compromise the broker’s duties. Firms may also require brokers to seek approval of any outside business.

Background Information 

Jake Mellor has passed the following exams: 

• Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination 
• Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
• Series 22TO Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination  
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
• Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination

During his six years of experience, Jake Mellor has registered with seven firms: 

• Nobles & Richards (CRD #: 146870) 
• Cambridge Investment Research (CRD #: 39543) 
• Cetera Advisor Networks (CRD #: 13572) 
• World Equity Group (CRD #: 29087) 
• AXA Advisors (CRD #: 6627) 
• Hornor, Townsend & Kent (CRD #: 4031)
• Insphere Securities (CRD #: 136433) 

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you have worked with Jake Mellor and have concerns about your investments, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation. 

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