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Mark Diamond

BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP
Dallas, TX 75252-5654
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CRD#: 1129298
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Professional summary


Mark Diamond is a registered financial advisor currently at BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP located in Dallas, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Business Name: BDE Properties, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 17300 Preston Rd Ste 120 Dallas TX 75252 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/1999 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: NONE- its all passive at this point no recent purchases of late Business Name: Beacon Financial Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 17300 Preston Rd Suite 120 Dallas TX 75252 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Employee Start Date: 1/1/1995 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Invesment Advisor Representative for this firm. Business Name: Beacon Retirement Planning Services, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 17300 Preston Rd. STe 120 Dallas TX 75252 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Mark Diamond is Vice President of Sales Start Date: 1/1/1995 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: Providing insurance where necessary to Beacon Clients Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 30, 2006 - Present

BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 17300 Preston Rd, Suite 120 C/o Melissa Wheeler, Dallas, TX 75252-5654
RIA
CRD#: 110038
Dallas, TX
Current

April 28, 2000 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 17300 Preston Rd. Ste. 120, Dallas, TX 75252
BD
CRD#: 42046
Dallas, TX
Past

April 25, 2016 - March 26, 2025

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 28, 2000 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
ADDISON, TX
Past

January 16, 1995 - April 28, 2000

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

January 14, 1991 - January 18, 1995

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 7, 1986 - January 14, 1991

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 1984 - January 21, 1986

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

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".
BF
BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP
BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP | BEACON RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 110038 / SEC#: 801-57962

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2000 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(4/28/2000)
RR
Florida
(11/21/2023)
RR
Michigan
(1/24/2017)
RR
New York
(4/28/2000)
RR
Texas
(4/28/2000)
IAR
Texas
(5/30/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/17/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BF
BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP
BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP | BEACON RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 110038 / SEC#: 801-57962

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
17300 Preston Rd, Suite 120 C/o Melissa Wheeler, Dallas, TX 75252-5654
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 726-9888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BEACON BROCHURE (12/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,121
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,137,548,918

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Company Information


BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 110038Dallas, TX 75252-5654

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