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Melba C. Detlefsen
Senior Partner & LPL Financial Compliance 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:
- Registered Financial Planner through the Registered Financial Planners Institute.
- Oregon State Insurance Licenses: Health, Life, & Variable Annuities
- Series 6 Registration, Variable Contracts/Investment Products, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
- Series 7 Registration, General Securities Representative, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
- Series 24 Registration, General Securities Principal, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
- Series 63 & 65 Registration, Securities Principles & Practices, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*
- Series 66 License, Investment Advisor Representative, 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
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.