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Mark A. Geertsma
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Independence, IA 50644
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CRD#: 1743576
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Professional summary
Mark Alan Geertsma, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Independence, Iowa.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Mark has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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UNITED LIFE INSURANCE. 200 1ST ST. SE SUITE 1300 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401. IS INVESTMENT-RELATED. LIFE AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES. POSITION IS A FINANCIAL ADVISOR. STARTED 4-25-23. APPROX 15 HOURS/MONTH SPENT ON BUSINESS, ALL DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. DUTIES INCLUDE SELLING LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITY PRODUCTS// BANKIOWA BANK. 230 FIRST STREET EAST INDEPENDENCE, IA . IS INVESTMENT RELATED. POSITION IS AN SVP/FINANCIAL ADVISOR. STARTED 9/19/89. APPROX. 180 HOURS PER MONTH, OF WHICH 8 HOURS ARE DURING TRADING HRS. DUTIES ARE TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES/ INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. 1207 1ST ST. W INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS SCHOOL. POSITION IS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH. START 11/7/2022. APPROX 60 HRS/MONTH, NONE DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS. DUTIES ARE TO ASSIST HEAD COACH AT PRACTICES AND GAMES
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1998
Experience
Current
October 24, 2016 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 305 Enterprise Dr., Independence, IA 50644RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Independence, IA
Current
October 21, 2016 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 305 Enterprise Dr., Independence, IA 50644RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Independence, IA
Past
July 20, 2007 - March 25, 2008
JMG CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 143504
AURORA, IA
Past
January 8, 2007 - August 18, 2010
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 875
INDEPENDENCE, IA
Past
December 7, 2006 - October 7, 2016
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 875
INDEPENDENCE, IA
Past
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110757
INDEPENDENCE, IA
Past
April 1, 1996 - December 7, 2006
FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 37532
INDEPENDENCE, IA
Past
June 18, 1993 - July 31, 2000
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past
September 27, 1989 - November 5, 1991
KINGLAND CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 16341
Past
December 2, 1988 - October 3, 1989
JOHN G. KINNARD AND COMPANY, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 466
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
September 24, 1987 - December 12, 1988
KIMBRIDGE & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 15631
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".
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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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(10/31/2016)
RR
California(10/21/2016)
RR
Colorado(2/3/2023)
RR
Florida(10/24/2016)
RR
Illinois(10/24/2016)
RR
Iowa(10/24/2016)
IAR
Iowa(10/24/2016)
RR
Louisiana(1/30/2024)
RR
Michigan(7/13/2022)
RR
Minnesota(10/27/2016)
RR
Missouri(11/22/2016)
RR
Montana(10/21/2016)
RR
Nebraska(11/13/2017)
RR
North Carolina(3/31/2022)
RR
Ohio(9/10/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(2/21/2023)
RR
Oregon(7/14/2022)
RR
South Dakota(2/12/2021)
RR
Texas(10/21/2016)
RR
Virginia(10/25/2016)
RR
Washington(10/28/2016)
RR
Wisconsin(10/21/2016)
RR
Wyoming(10/21/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,822 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,867,522,560 |
Disclosures
| Arbitration | 1 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | ||
| 09/26/2024 | ||
| 11/22/2023 | ||
| 12/28/2022 |
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Company Information
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 44181Independence, IA 50644TRUST BUT VERIFY
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