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Mark B. Chingren

SPC
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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CRD#: 1557279
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Professional summary


Mark Brian Chingren, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at SPC located in Fort Dodge, Iowa and PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CHINGREN AGENCY, INC, CHINGREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. PRESIDENT, SOLE OWNER - INSURANCE. FARM MANAGER FOR PARENTS FARM - 2 HOURS/YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 3K INCOME.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

May 6, 2020 - Present

SPC

Office #1: 805 Central Ave Suite 400, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
RIA
CRD#: 110692
Fort Dodge, IA
Current

December 4, 2009 - Present

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 805 Central Ave Suite 400, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
BD
CRD#: 115368
Fort Dodge, IA
Past

January 29, 2013 - December 31, 2014

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
FORT DODGE, IA
Past

May 5, 2010 - December 31, 2012

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
FORT DODGE, IA
Past

September 4, 2009 - December 15, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
FORT DODGE, IA
Past

September 4, 2009 - December 15, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
FORT DODGE, IA
Past

January 12, 1999 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3600
FORT DODGE, IA
Past

March 24, 1992 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
FORT DODGE, IA
Past

February 12, 1991 - December 31, 1991

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 16, 1988 - December 31, 1991

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 21, 1986 - November 24, 1989

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA

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".
SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 Terminated)

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
Arizona
(10/23/2024)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2021)
RR
Illinois
(7/8/2024)
RR
Iowa
(12/4/2009)
IAR
Iowa
(5/6/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(10/31/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(3/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/6/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(734) 663-1611
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
462

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SPC FORM ADV WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,544
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,655,661,675

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Company Information


SPC

CRD#: 110692Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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