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Mark Alan Geertsma

CFP®
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Independence, IA
·CRD# 1743576·39 years experience

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.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998

Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 44181
RIA
BD
305 Enterprise Dr., Independence, IA 50644
October 24, 2016 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 44181
RIA
BD
305 Enterprise Dr., Independence, IA 50644
October 21, 2016 - Present
JMG CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 143504
RIA
Aurora, IA
July 20, 2007 - March 25, 2008
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC·CRD# 875
RIA
Independence, IA
January 8, 2007 - August 18, 2010
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC·CRD# 875
BD
Independence, IA
December 7, 2006 - October 7, 2016
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 110757
RIA
Independence, IA
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.·CRD# 37532
BD
Independence, IA
April 1, 1996 - December 7, 2006
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC·CRD# 875
BD
Chicago, IL
June 18, 1993 - July 31, 2000
KINGLAND CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 16341
BD
September 27, 1989 - November 5, 1991
JOHN G. KINNARD AND COMPANY, INCORPORATED·CRD# 466
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 2, 1988 - October 3, 1989
KIMBRIDGE & CO., INC.·CRD# 15631
BD
September 24, 1987 - December 12, 1988

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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)

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

94

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 33025 (3/18/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NFGI HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING CORPORATION—
BENNETT, RICHARD SCOTTCEO - CFO858716
BJORSETH, ERIK JOHNCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER4404352
CAIRNEY, STEPHEN MICHAELPRESIDENT3085019
KROUSIE, TRACEY LYNNCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4475482
REIGHARD-KEAN, VICKI LINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4238486

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

10,535

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,771,466,316

Disclosures

Arbitration

1

Bond

1

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/28/2026Cover PageReport
11/26/2025Cover PageReport
09/26/2024Cover PageReport
11/22/2023Cover PageReport

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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

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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".
NF
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FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1987About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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