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Mark D. Clair

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Sylvania, OH 43560
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CRD#: 1986609
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Professional summary


Mark Douglas Clair is a registered financial advisor currently at BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Sylvania, Ohio and THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA located in Sylvania, Ohio.

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 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
1) THE CLAIR ESTATE PLANNING LAW FIRM; SOLE PROP; ESTATE PLANNING; ATTORNEY; OWNERSHIP; 100% TIME SPENT: 40%; TERM: INDEFINITE 2) MARK D. CLAIR DBA; SOLE PROP; 100% OWNERSHIP; OWNER , AGENT INSURANCE LIFE/HEALTH; INDEFINTE TERM 3) Bull Moose Retirement Planning CO. Insurance and Retirement Planning. Co-Owner. Approximate Hours spent on activity per month: 100 4) Blackridge Asset Management; Investment Advisor Representative; Start Date: 5/2017; Approximate Hours Spent On Activity Per Month: 40; Approximate Hours Spent On Activity Per Month During Trading Hours: 40

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

May 30, 2017 - Present

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 5630 Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
RIA
CRD#: 277085
Sylvania, OH
Current

September 27, 2017 - Present

THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA

Office #1: 5630 Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
RIA
CRD#: 168561
Sylvania, OH
Current

September 1, 2015 - Present

PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5630 Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
BD
CRD#: 157045
Sylvania, OH
Past

April 19, 2016 - August 9, 2017

THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA

RIA
CRD#: 168561
MAUMEE, OH
Past

June 6, 2003 - September 2, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
MAUMEE, OH
Past

March 6, 2002 - September 2, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
MAUMEE, OH
Past

December 17, 1999 - April 5, 2002

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21111
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

August 8, 1994 - January 19, 2000

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

June 21, 1993 - December 31, 1993

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

August 29, 1991 - June 2, 1992

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 1989 - May 10, 1991

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 1989 - May 10, 1991

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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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THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA
AMERICA'S RETIREMENT HEADQUARTERS | THE RETIREMENT GUYS NETWORK | THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA LLC | THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA | RETIRE PITTSBURGH | EISERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BULL MOOSE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 168561 / SEC#: 801-119086

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2020 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2020 Terminated)

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
Florida
(9/14/2015)
RR
Illinois
(9/28/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/5/2021)
RR
Michigan
(9/11/2015)
RR
Ohio
(9/3/2015)
IAR
Ohio
(5/30/2017)
RR
Texas
(10/2/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA
AMERICA'S RETIREMENT HEADQUARTERS | THE RETIREMENT GUYS NETWORK | THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA LLC | THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA | RETIRE PITTSBURGH | EISERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BULL MOOSE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 168561 / SEC#: 801-119086

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2020 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1700 Woodlands Drive, Maumee, OH 43537
Mailing Address
Phone number
(419) 842-0550
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RGF ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (2/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,991
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 300,603,838

Red Flags


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Company Information


THE RETIREMENT GUYS FORMULA

CRD#: 168561Sylvania, OH 43560

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