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Mark Brian Fricks

MASTERPLAN RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS
MARIETTA, GA
·CRD# 1645509·32 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

MASTERPLAN RETIREMENT CONSULTANTSCurrent·CRD# 171497
RIA
410 Villa Rica Way Sw Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30064
May 30, 2014 - Present
GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 141726
RIA
410 Villa Rica Way Sw Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30064
April 1, 2022 - Present

Past

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 146616
RIA
Marietta, GA
March 30, 2012 - May 21, 2014
CAMARDA WEALTH ADVISORY GROUPPast·CRD# 113784
RIA
Marietta, GA
May 1, 2012 - June 25, 2012
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 18464
BD
San Diego, CA
August 12, 2010 - March 19, 2012
YOUR RETIREMENT COACHPast·CRD# 125573
RIA
Marietta, GA
February 13, 2008 - September 20, 2011
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 133763
BD
Marietta, GA
October 31, 2005 - July 14, 2010
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 20068
BD
Phoenix, AZ
June 15, 2000 - October 31, 2005
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.Past·CRD# 10111
BD
June 2, 1987 - December 31, 1992

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Current Firm

GI
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 - SEC (12/1/2009 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alabama (1/20/2010 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (12/8/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (12/10/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Idaho (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kansas (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (12/21/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (12/31/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (12/8/2009 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (11/19/2009 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (12/10/2009 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Carolina (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Tennessee (12/23/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4105 Lexington Avenue North Suite 250, Arden Hills, MN 55126

Phone Number

(888) 824-3525

# of Employees

41

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B (9/2/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

79,966

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,836,117,690

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

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.

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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".
GI
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 - SEC (12/1/2009 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alabama (1/20/2010 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (12/8/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (12/10/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Idaho (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kansas (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (12/21/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (12/31/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (12/8/2009 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (11/19/2009 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (12/10/2009 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Carolina (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Tennessee (12/23/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (12/9/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (12/8/2009 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2000About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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