About Us
About Us
“Since our founding on the floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange in 1989, Melvin Securities’ ability to adapt and to evolve has been based in its commitment to its clients and its abiding interest in the global markets.’”
- Chris Melvin, Founder
- We stand as the longest continuously operating African American owned Broker Dealer in the United States.
- We are an independent Broker Dealer certified as a Minority Owned Business Enterprise.
- We are the only African American owned firm to act the as a stock exchange specialist.
- We designed the first Solar Industry index as an outgrowth of our Clean Energy research, which is still in use.
Our Values
These values are essential for Melvin Securities, as they form the foundation for the company's long-term success, foster collaboration and synergy within the organization, and build honest and successful relationships with clients and partners.
Everything we do is governed by our Values:
Integrity
The basis of our long term success in our industry and necessary for our continued success.
Teamwork
We are better when we work together. We work across the whole firm as ONE Team
Meritocracy
Superior thinking, work or achievements will be recognized and rewarded
Transparency
The basis for any honest relationship and necessary for the success of Our Firm
