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Mark C. Walter

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Westlake Village, CA 91361
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CRD#: 1884999
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Professional summary


Mark Curtis Walter is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Westlake Village, California and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Mark has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Accident & Health, Life, and Variable Insurance; Investment-Related; Agent

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 2, 2025 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2829 Townsgate Rd. Ste. 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361
RIA
CRD#: 305772
Westlake Village, CA
Current

June 2, 2025 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

October 21, 2013 - June 3, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
Westlake Village, CA
Past

October 18, 2013 - June 3, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
Westlake Village, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - October 21, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - October 21, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

February 23, 2006 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

March 24, 2000 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

October 15, 1997 - March 21, 2000

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 1997 - October 23, 1997

ALLIANCE ADVISORY & SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18835
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 8, 1995 - January 20, 1997

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

June 26, 1989 - September 1, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1989 - September 1, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 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
Arizona
(6/2/2025)
IAR
Arizona
(6/20/2025)
RR
California
(6/2/2025)
IAR
California
(6/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/4/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Westlake Village, CA 91361

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