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Mark B. Fricks
MASTERPLAN RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS
Marietta, GA 30064
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CRD#: 1645509
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Professional summary
Mark Brian Fricks is a registered financial advisor currently at MASTERPLAN RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS located in Marietta, Georgia and GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Marietta, Georgia.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Mark has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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FRICKS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. dba MasterPlan Retirement Consultants, INVESTMENT RELATED, 410 Villa Rica Way SW, SUITE 100, MARIETTA, GA 30064;OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT/Advisor; Fixed insurance and precious metals sales; 07/2010 TO PRESENT; 40 HOURS PER MONTH, 40 HOURS DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 30, 2014 - Present
MASTERPLAN RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS
Office #1: 410 Villa Rica Way Sw Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30064RIA
CRD#: 171497
Marietta, GA
Current
April 1, 2022 - Present
GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 410 Villa Rica Way Sw Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30064RIA
CRD#: 141726
MARIETTA, GA
Past
May 1, 2012 - June 25, 2012
CAMARDA WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 113784
MARIETTA, GA
Past
March 30, 2012 - May 21, 2014
REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 146616
MARIETTA, GA
Past
August 12, 2010 - March 19, 2012
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
February 13, 2008 - September 20, 2011
YOUR RETIREMENT COACH
RIA
CRD#: 125573
MARIETTA, GA
Past
October 31, 2005 - July 14, 2010
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
MARIETTA, GA
Past
June 15, 2000 - October 31, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
June 2, 1987 - December 31, 1992
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
GRADIENT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT AGENTS, LLC | GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
CRD#: 141726 / SEC#: 801-70812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2010 Terminated)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2009 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2009 Cancelled)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2009 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Alabama(5/24/2024)
IAR
Florida(3/21/2024)
IAR
Georgia(5/30/2014)
IAR
Louisiana(4/4/2022)
IAR
North Carolina(4/1/2022)
IAR
South Carolina(4/17/2018)
IAR
Texas(5/3/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
GRADIENT INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | REGISTERED INDEPENDENT AGENTS, LLC | GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC
CRD#: 141726 / SEC#: 801-70812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2010 Terminated)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2009 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2009 Cancelled)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2009 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2009 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2009 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2009 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue North Suite 250, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 824-3525
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
39
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 69,105 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,096,331,987 |
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