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Mark S. Mcpherson

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
Scottsdale, AZ
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CRD#: 1229084
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Mark Stacy McphersonPURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

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.

Aliases


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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


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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)


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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PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747Scottsdale, AZ

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