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Mark D. Prout

PARADIGM EQUITIES
East Lansing, MI 48823
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CRD#: 1367010
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Professional summary


Mark Duane Prout is a registered financial professional currently at PARADIGM EQUITIES, INC. located in East Lansing, Michigan.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 18, 2009 - Present

PARADIGM EQUITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1216 Kendale Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823
BD
CRD#: 31990
East Lansing, MI
Past

March 16, 1999 - February 13, 2009

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
TRAVESE CITY, MI
Past

August 19, 1996 - December 31, 1998

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

September 15, 1989 - October 11, 1990

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

October 29, 1986 - June 24, 1989

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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
(2/23/2018)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2013)
RR
Michigan
(2/18/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/11/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PARADIGM EQUITIES, INC.
PARADIGM EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31990 / SEC#: , 8-45593

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


Main Address
1216 Kendale Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823
Mailing Address
1216 Kendale Boulevard Po Box 2501, East Lansing, MI 48826
Phone number
(517) 351-2122
Established
Michigan since 01/19/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MEA FINANCIAL SERVICESSHAREHOLDER
EDOFF, ERIK JAMESSECRETARY
ELING, AARON JAMESDIRECTOR
FOX, JACOB PETERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER7647404
MADAFFERI, CHANDRA ANNCHAIRPERSON
MCGILLIS, ASHLEY NICOLECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER6431019
REAUME, BRUCE MICHAELPRESIDENT3179618
SHIPMAN, MICHELLE ANNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4149477
SMITH, BRETT RDIRECTOR

Disclosures


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Company Information


PARADIGM EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31990East Lansing, MI 48823

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