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Mark G. Walton

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
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Professional summary


Mark Gilbert Walton, CFP®, who also goes by Mark G Walton, Wally Walton, is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in San Juan Capistrano, California.

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 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark G Walton | Wally Walton

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 25, 2015 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Current

June 24, 2015 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Portland, OR
Past

March 19, 2014 - June 4, 2015

ALVAREZ & MARSAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127858
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 17, 2012 - March 17, 2014

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

September 17, 2012 - March 17, 2014

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 1, 2009 - October 4, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

May 1, 2009 - October 4, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

April 26, 2005 - May 4, 2009

BG WORLDWIDE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 121735
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

February 11, 1998 - April 26, 2005

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

October 4, 1994 - January 16, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 1989 - October 13, 1994

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 3, 1988 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

August 24, 1988 - November 3, 1988

CHRISTOPHER WEIL & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 6566
GLENDALE, CA
Past

October 23, 1984 - August 25, 1988

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6871
Past

August 1, 1984 - November 21, 1984

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 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.

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
(6/24/2015)
IAR
California
(6/25/2015)
RR
Illinois
(6/24/2015)
RR
Michigan
(1/17/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(8/12/2015)
RR
Washington
(6/24/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207
Phone number
(888) 520-6784
Established
Oregon since 03/21/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,442

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATEDEQUITY OWNER
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETHVICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4771801
LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2440911
ROGERS, MARIA RENEEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKICHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2408456

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,234
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,078,516,284

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/10/2025
11/13/2024
08/28/2023

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Company Information


M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285San Juan Capistrano, CA

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