Melba C. Detlefsen

Senior Partner & LPL Financial Registered Principal

Since 1987, Melba has been working with clients to help them make good financial decisions. She brings them extensive experience having worked with both Waddell & Reed and Morgan Stanley before establishing Detlefsen Nel & Associates with Riaan. Her experience is backed up with education and licensures including:

  • Oregon State Insurance Licenses: Health, Life, & Variable Annuities
  • Series 6 Registration, Variable Contracts/Investment Products, administered by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
  • Series 7 Registration, General Securities Representative, administered by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
  • Series 24 Registration, General Securities Principal, administered by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
  • Series 63 & 65 Registration, Securities Principles & Practices, administered by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
  • Series 66 Registration, Investment Advisor Representative, administered by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
  • Series 31 Registration, Futures Managed Funds, National Futures Association*
  • Dean Witter National Financial Advisor Training, World Trade Center, New York
  • Dean Witter Graduate School. Retirement Planning Specialist
  • Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Graduate School, 401K & Other Retirement Plans
  • Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Graduate School, Estate Planning

* Securities registration held with LPL Financial

Melba has lived in the Eugene/Springfield area since 1983. She and her husband, Bill, have four grown children, 4 grandchildren, 9 cats, and an assortment of outdoor wild animals. She and Bill enjoy fine food and wine. Melba is committed to the community as evidenced by her active involvement in community organizations such as Rotary, Junior League, and the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce.