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Mark D. Samson

XML FINANCIAL GROUP | Senior Partner
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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CRD#: 1852092
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Professional summary


Mark Dale Samson is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and XML SECURITIES located in Longport, New Jersey.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Philanthropic services
Financial planning
Institutional consulting
Loans/credit services
Trust & estate planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
2M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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.
7/2022 BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, management company for XML Financial, LLC and XML Securities, LLC, located at XML headquarters, principal 10hr/month/trading. 8/2023 FFL Investments, LLC, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 ,co-owner of entity used for personal, passive private investments. 1hr/month/trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Mark Dale Samson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 1, 2022 - Present

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 103,, Fort Washington, PA 19034
RIA
CRD#: 284987
Fort Washington, PA
Current

July 1, 2022 - Present

XML SECURITIES

Office #3: 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 103,, Fort Washington, PA 19034
BD
CRD#: 145589
Longport, NJ
Past

September 28, 2016 - July 11, 2022

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

May 4, 2012 - July 11, 2022

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

October 1, 1999 - May 4, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

November 3, 1995 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 17, 1991 - November 7, 1995

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 4, 1990 - January 29, 1991

PENN CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10640
PITTSBURGH, PA

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".
XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Approved)

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
Alabama
(7/14/2022)
RR
Arizona
(7/1/2022)
RR
California
(7/1/2022)
RR
Colorado
(7/1/2022)
RR
Delaware
(2/18/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/4/2023)
RR
Florida
(7/1/2022)
IAR
Florida
(12/6/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/1/2022)
RR
Illinois
(7/1/2022)
RR
Maine
(7/1/2022)
RR
Maryland
(7/1/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/1/2022)
RR
Michigan
(7/1/2022)
RR
Missouri
(1/9/2023)
RR
Nevada
(7/1/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(7/1/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(5/15/2023)
RR
New York
(7/1/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(7/1/2022)
RR
Ohio
(7/1/2022)
RR
Oregon
(5/12/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/1/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/1/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(2/14/2023)
RR
Texas
(7/1/2022)
RR
Virginia
(7/1/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/21/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 770-5234
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP-FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,993,236,597

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/19/2024
Cover Page
07/19/2023
11/21/2022

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Company Information


XML FINANCIAL GROUP

Senior PartnerCRD#: 284987Fort Washington, PA 19034

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