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Mark L. Stephenson

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CRD#: 1059620
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Professional summary


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Mark Lee Stephenson was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Mark had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 10, 2014 - January 18, 2022

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 15, 2013 - January 9, 2014

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 28, 2012 - July 16, 2013

SEATTLE-NORTHWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10639
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 9, 2002 - August 10, 2012

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
PORTLAND, OR
Past

February 1, 1999 - March 9, 2002

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 3, 1997 - February 8, 1999

CHARTER INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42506
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 16, 1996 - April 9, 1997

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 8, 1994 - April 4, 1996

CHARTER INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7410
PORTLAND, OR
Past

November 11, 1991 - August 27, 1994

U.S. BANCORP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17439
PORTLAND, OR
Past

October 3, 1988 - October 6, 1988

SEATTLE-NORTHWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10639
Past

May 23, 1985 - September 9, 1988

SECURITY PACIFIC SECURITIES OF OREGON, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13120

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CROWELL, WEEDON & CO., A DIVISION OF D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D. A. DAVIDSON & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/24/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CROWELL, WEEDON & CO., A DIVISION OF D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D. A. DAVIDSON & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8 Third Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5015, Great Falls, MT 59403-5015
Phone number
(406) 727-4200
Established
Montana since 05/01/1935
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
650

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (8/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIESHOLDING COMPANY
BEAUPREZ, JACQUELINE ANNSVP, GENERAL COUNSEL4075012
CRONK, JAMES LEEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1104799
DISPENSE, MARC RUSSELLPRESIDENT, FIXED INCOME CAPITAL MARKETS4655410
MARTINEZ, LAWRENCE TODDCHARIMAN AND CEO, D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIES, DIRECTOR4596308
MCCUBBIN, JARED CSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4969077
MCKINNEY, RORY ADAMPRESIDENT, EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS4735577
PURPURA, MICHAEL JOSEPHPRESIDENT, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR2095576
ZADICK, JUSTINE MILNEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6452559

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts86,818
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 36,175,333,459

Disclosures


Regulatory Event41
Arbitration7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/13/2025
Cover Page
09/27/2024
11/13/2023
12/22/2022

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Company Information


D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

CRD#: 199

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