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Mark T. Wade

ECHELON VIRTUAL FAMILY OFFICE
SARASOTA, FL 34236
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CRD#: 1215909
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Professional summary


Mark Thomas Wade is a registered financial advisor currently at ECHELON VIRTUAL FAMILY OFFICE, LLC located in Sarasota, Florida.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Mark has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Mr. Wade is licensed as an independent insurance agent. This is not investment related. Participates less than 20 hours a month.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 24, 2020 - Present

ECHELON VIRTUAL FAMILY OFFICE, LLC

Office #1: 1990 Main Street Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236
RIA
CRD#: 307166
SARASOTA, FL
Past

January 18, 2017 - December 31, 2019

ECHELON WEALTH STRATEGIES, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 129286
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

May 3, 2013 - December 31, 2016

ECHELON WEALTH STRATEGIES, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 129286
WESTFIELD, NJ
Past

January 12, 2004 - December 31, 2012

ECHELON WEALTH STRATEGIES, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 129286
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Past

January 2, 2004 - December 31, 2008

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
GREEN BROOK, NJ
Past

September 26, 2001 - January 28, 2004

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Past

June 13, 2001 - January 28, 2004

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 8, 1999 - June 11, 2001

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 1, 1998 - March 29, 1999

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 22, 1996 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

January 22, 1996 - September 27, 1996

JARON EQUITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5764
HICKSVILLE, NY
Past

March 19, 1992 - December 31, 1993

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 12, 1990 - October 16, 1990

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 20, 1990 - April 16, 1990

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1989 - February 21, 1990

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

November 30, 1987 - January 28, 1989

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
Past

August 25, 1986 - June 22, 1987

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76
Past

January 28, 1986 - May 17, 1986

SOUTHMARK CAPITAL RESOURCE

BD
CRD#: 8561
Past

November 19, 1984 - February 12, 1986

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

December 21, 1983 - October 26, 1984

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447

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
Florida
(4/20/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/13/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/27/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/2/1987
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ECHELON VIRTUAL FAMILY OFFICE, LLC
ECHELON VIRTUAL FAMILY OFFICE | RETIREMENT SUITE | ECHELON WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC | ECHELON WEALTH STRATEGIES | ECHELON VIRTUAL FAMILY OFFICE, LLC

CRD#: 307166 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2023 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2020 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1990 Main Street Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 892-9882
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts34
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 20,733,125

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Company Information


ECHELON VIRTUAL FAMILY OFFICE, LLC

CRD#: 307166Sarasota, FL 34236

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