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Mark Steven Germain

Mark S. Germain

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CRD#: 1332758
Mark Steven Germain

Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mark Steven Germain, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Mark had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 24, Series 8 and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

February 14, 2019 - May 31, 2022

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

July 19, 2005 - June 4, 2010

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
GLEN ROCK, NJ
Past

January 26, 2004 - March 15, 2019

BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129523
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

May 19, 2003 - August 23, 2005

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20677
BEAVERCREEK, OH
Past

September 25, 2002 - May 21, 2003

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

January 25, 2002 - May 21, 2003

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 29, 1996 - December 1, 1999

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 1995 - October 2, 1996

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 21, 1990 - March 3, 1995

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

July 17, 1990 - November 20, 1990

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

March 16, 1987 - August 1, 1990

RESOURCE BROKERAGE CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19073
Past

January 28, 1985 - March 11, 1987

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547

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".
MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/11/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/25/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 885-8101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. ADV PART 2A AUGUST 21 2025 (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/29/2025
Cover Page
07/31/2024
09/28/2023
12/07/2022

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Company Information


MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363

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