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Marshall S. Knight

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CRD#: 1597002
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Marshall Stephen Knight was a registered financial professional .

Marshall is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Marshall had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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) 01/15/2016 * 01/15/2016 * DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) * Financial Advocacy Network * INV REL * AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) * START 03/18/15 (2) 01/20/2016 * The Monitor Group llc * DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) * The Monitor Group llc * INV REL * AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) * START 03/18/15 * 160 HRS/MO; 8 HRS/MO DURING SECS TRDG HRS. (3) 02/17/2016 * Maryland financial Group, inc * Registered Investment Advisor * (Hybrid) Maryland financial Group,inc * INV REL * AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) * START 03/18/15 * TIME SPENT 20% (4) 05/05/2023 - TTEC - Not Investment Related - New Smyrna Beach Florida - Outside/W-2 Employment - Start Date 04/24/2023 - 80 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

April 24, 2015 - October 18, 2023

MARYLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 122320
DELAND, FL
Past

April 10, 2015 - October 24, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL
Past

March 4, 2009 - April 24, 2015

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 4, 2009 - April 24, 2015

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 1, 2008 - March 4, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BEL AIR, MD
Past

January 1, 2008 - March 4, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BEL AIR, MD
Past

March 28, 2002 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
BEL AIR, MD
Past

March 20, 2002 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
BEL AIR, MD
Past

January 24, 2001 - March 26, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 20, 1991 - February 3, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 26, 1989 - April 16, 1991

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 5, 1988 - July 3, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

September 25, 1987 - April 5, 1988

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
Past

December 8, 1986 - September 16, 1987

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/1/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/19/1988
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/20/1986
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MF
MARYLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
AFFIRMATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS | WENGER FINANCIAL SERVICES | UPCHURCH & CORN ADVISORS | TRELA VACACCIO & ASSOCIATES | THE MONITOR GROUP, LLC | STRAIGHT FORWARD FINANCIAL | RENAISSANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY ADVISORS | NEWCORP WEALTH STRATEGIES | MFG BUSINESS DESIGN | MARYLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | MARSHALL CHAWLA & ASSOCIATES | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRIGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EZ ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | DUNCAN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL SERVICES | COASTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHESAPEAKE FINANCIAL PLANNERS | CHARLESTON FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS | BARNETT WEALTH ADVISORS | ATLANTIC COAST ADVISORY GROUP OF CHARLESTON | ALMACY INVESTMENTS | ALLEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 122320 / SEC#: 801-99348

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Contact information

Main Address
Rockville, MD
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 251-8550
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
40

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (6/12/2025)
WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (6/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,454
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 880,267,065

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Company Information

MARYLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 122320

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