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Mark S. Mcpherson

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
Scottsdale, AZ
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CRD#: 1229084
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Professional summary


Mark Stacy Mcpherson is a registered financial professional currently at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Mark has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1)IAR, GALLOWAY ASSET MGT LLC 1138 N. Alma School Rd. , Suite201, Mesa, AZ 85201 OFFICE ADDRESS: 8111 E. THOMAS RD SUITE 120 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251 IAR FOR GALLOWAY ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC I DEVOTE 90% OF MY TIME WHICH IS ALSO DURING TRADING HOURS. MY DUTIES ARE TO MEET WITH POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS AND THEIR SPOUSES TO LOOK AT THEIR FINANCIAL PLAN AND OPEN RIA ACCOUNTS WHERE GALLOWAY MANAGES THEIR MONEY. START DATE WAS 1/2006. 2. Buying and Selling Used Records. Not Investment Related. 8131 East Naseem Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Buying and Selling of Records Online and at Swap Meets. Owner. 12/2017. 20 Hrs/Mo; 0 During Trading Hours. Buy and Sell Used Records. 3)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR Public Safety Financial Insurance. SELLING LIFE INSURANCE and Fixed Annuities LESS THAN 5% OF MY TIME IS SPENT DOING THIS. START DATE WAS February 2017. I EVALUATE THE NEED FOR LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES FOR CLIENTS UPON THEIR REQUEST AND PLACE BUSINESS THROUGH A LICENSED INSURANCE BROKER. 4) Fixed Annuities Sales through MCTLR-dba Public Safety Financial Insurance; Insurance Agent; Investment related: Yes; Location: 1138 N Alma School Rd STE 201 Mesa AZ 85201 USA; Description: Registered Investment Advisor and Insurance Agency; Responsibilities Duties: Sell fixed rate annuities to individual clients based upon need and suitability; Start date: 2024-07-03; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 5; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 5; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 5. Contact person at the organization: Krystina Wanta; Website address for the organization: galloway911.com.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 17, 2014 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

February 12, 2014 - August 1, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 7, 2008 - July 28, 2025

PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL/GALLOWAY

RIA
CRD#: 141091
MESA, AZ
Past

June 26, 2008 - August 1, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 13, 2003 - June 27, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 13, 2003 - June 27, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 13, 1989 - October 31, 2002

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

February 22, 1988 - October 15, 1988

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

January 25, 1984 - February 27, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Arizona
(10/14/2014)
RR
Colorado
(9/15/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/11/2025)
RR
Illinois
(9/12/2025)
RR
Maine
(10/2/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(4/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/9/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/23/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/27/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/15/1992
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PK
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS | SARATOGA 21ST, LTD. | PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35747 / SEC#: , 8-46844

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
New York since 12/16/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIEPRESIDENT4405001
KVAM, PETER DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4301918
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCOO2741133
PURCELL, JOHN PETERC.E.O.1664678

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration2

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Company Information


PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747Scottsdale, AZ

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