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Michael V. Markarian

MB3 CONSULTING LLC
Glendale, CA 91202
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CRD#: 1501368
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Professional summary


Michael Vatche Markarian, who also goes by Michael V Markarian, Vatche Markarian, Michael Vatche Nmarkarian, is a registered financial advisor currently at MB3 CONSULTING LLC located in Glendale, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael V Markarian | Vatche Markarian | Michael Vatche Nmarkarian

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 25, 2019 - Present

MB3 CONSULTING LLC

Office #1: 1025 North Brand Blvd Suite 230, Glendale, CA 91202
RIA
CRD#: 304634
Glendale, CA
Past

February 26, 2003 - April 28, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 1, 1998 - September 9, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
GLENDALE, CA
Past

September 22, 1997 - September 9, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
GLENDALE, CA
Past

September 12, 1997 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

March 6, 1990 - September 8, 1997

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 18, 1988 - March 27, 1989

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14280
Past

May 31, 1988 - October 22, 1988

GREENTREE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7372
Past

February 18, 1988 - June 10, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

January 4, 1988 - March 5, 1988

GREENTREE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7372
Past

September 24, 1986 - February 3, 1988

BROOKS WEINGER ROBBINS & LEEDS INC.

BD
CRD#: 14156

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(7/25/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/10/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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MB3 CONSULTING LLC
MB3 CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 304634 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1025 North Brand Blvd Suite 230, Glendale, CA 91202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(818) 288-5098
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts94
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 58,500,000

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2026
Cover Page
01/03/2025
10/18/2023

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Company Information


MB3 CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 304634Glendale, CA 91202

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