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Mark D. Kopkin

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
ALPHARETTA, GA
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CRD#: 1311034
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Professional summary


Mark David Kopkin is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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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.
1. JELF; 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338; Non-Profit that assists college students with college loans; Board of Directors; 03/02/2020; 3 Hours per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading; Not Investment-Related.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 8, 2017 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #2: 3630 Peachtree Road Ne 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30326
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
ALPHARETTA, GA
Current

May 4, 2017 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 3630 Peachtree Road Ne 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30326
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Atlanta, GA
Past

February 13, 2013 - May 23, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

February 13, 2013 - May 23, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

April 2, 2007 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

March 16, 2007 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

February 16, 2007 - March 20, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

June 15, 2002 - March 20, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

November 5, 1999 - June 15, 2002

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 7, 1990 - November 18, 1999

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 25, 1988 - September 14, 1990

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 19, 1986 - February 2, 1988

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Past

October 26, 1984 - October 10, 1986

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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
Alabama
(5/4/2017)
RR
Arizona
(6/28/2021)
RR
Colorado
(4/14/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/4/2017)
RR
Georgia
(5/4/2017)
IAR
Georgia
(5/8/2017)
RR
Kansas
(9/17/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(4/21/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(10/27/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(5/4/2017)
RR
New York
(5/4/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(10/20/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/4/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/4/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(9/10/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(5/4/2017)
RR
Texas
(5/4/2017)
IAR
Texas
(1/12/2020)
RR
Virginia
(5/4/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/14/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/13/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1900
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,464

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VISION PROGRAM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
AYD, PAUL JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2963853
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP4696103
BROOKS, PATRICK RODGERSROSFP - CAPITAL MARKETS2223412
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY4970942
HYDE, GINA ELIZABETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2812751
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1434827
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP - PCG2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
RAYMOND, CHARLES BRADFORD GREENCO-HEAD GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & ADVISORY2796106
SCHRICK, FREDERICK RICHARDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5636488
SLINEY, DAVID DEANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2276514
ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR1586132

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts368,405
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 171,209,609,487

Disclosures


Regulatory Event168
Civil Event2
Arbitration60
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/18/2024
Cover Page
12/19/2023

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Company Information


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793Alpharetta, GA

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