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Mark T. Zielinski

FIDUCIARY ARCHITECTS LLC
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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CRD#: 1001981
MZ

Professional summary


Mark Thomas Zielinski, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FIDUCIARY ARCHITECTS LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 3, Series 15, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. Zielinski & Associates-DBA for consulting/recruiting-address of record, 20 hours per month.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

September 13, 2022 - Present

FIDUCIARY ARCHITECTS LLC

Office #1: 3416 Via Lido Suite G, Newport Beach, CA 92663
RIA
CRD#: 322251
Newport Beach, CA
Past

July 17, 2019 - June 30, 2022

BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 282329
Newport Beach, CA
Past

December 19, 2018 - December 31, 2020

COLONY PARK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 41534
Newport Beach, CA
Past

December 19, 2018 - May 8, 2019

SANDLAPPER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137906
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

September 10, 2008 - December 20, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 10, 2008 - December 20, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 27, 2007 - September 10, 2008

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 27, 2007 - September 10, 2008

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 12, 2006 - September 10, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 12, 2006 - September 10, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 15, 2004 - August 12, 2006

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 665
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 15, 2004 - August 12, 2006

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 1, 2003 - June 29, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 1, 2003 - June 29, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 8, 1997 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 27, 1983 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 28, 1982 - February 8, 1983

UNIFIED SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8024

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(7/23/2025)
IAR
California
(9/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/21/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 11/2/1999
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 4/8/1988
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/20/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


FA
FIDUCIARY ARCHITECTS LLC
FIDUCIARY ARCHITECTS LLC

CRD#: 322251 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3416 Via Lido Suite G, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 216-0080
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,850,000

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Company Information


FIDUCIARY ARCHITECTS LLC

CRD#: 322251Newport Beach, CA 92663

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