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Mark R. Petron

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES
Tea, SD 57064
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CRD#: 1717816
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Professional summary


Mark Richard Petron is a registered financial professional currently at VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Tea, South Dakota.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 5, 2010 - Present

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
BD
CRD#: 44412
Tea, SD
Past

February 9, 2002 - October 4, 2010

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

August 8, 1997 - February 9, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 16, 1988 - August 7, 1997

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Minnesota
(10/5/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/9/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: , 8-50699

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Mailing Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone number
(605) 361-8230
Established
South Dakota since 10/03/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

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Company Information


VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412Tea, SD 57064

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