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Mark Dean Olson

Mark Dean Olson

AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP
Austin, TX
·CRD# 2009157·36 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Dean Olson, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP located in Austin, Texas. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Mark has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP·CRD# 307189
RIA
3305 Northland Drive, Suite 412, Austin, TX 78731
August 20, 2025 - Present
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
Somerville, NJ
December 18, 2012 - August 26, 2025
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Somerville, NJ
December 13, 2012 - August 26, 2025
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 18272
BD
Madison, NJ
March 19, 2004 - November 29, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
Berkley Heights, NJ
July 31, 2002 - February 27, 2004
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
New York, NY
February 26, 1990 - February 27, 2004
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Springfield, MA
February 26, 1990 - February 27, 2004

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Current Firm

CP
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP

ALLEN FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATA CAPITAL | SOUTHERN CAPITAL | LUNA FINANCIAL GROUP | HORIZON WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | HIGHLIFT FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP INC. | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP | CAMBIUM STRATEGIES | ANGLE + FIFTH

CRD#: 307189 / SEC#: 801-118222
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/13/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

350 Passaic Avenue Suite 201, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Phone Number

(973) 487-3220

# of Employees

21

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 16 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/10/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,043

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$951,848,121

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Other business activities

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[INSURANCE BROKERING; APPOINTED WITH OUTSIDE CARRIERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROKERING NON-REGISTERED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; INSURANCE BROKER; INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE 6/2013] [OPERATING UNDER THE DBA NAME OF HORIZON WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING NEW YORK LIFE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS BROKERING NON-REGISTERED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; INVESTMENT RELATED; OWNER; ADDRESS: EDISON, NJ; START DATE: 07/2013] [PROPERTY AND CASUALTY SALES; APPOINTED WITH OUTSIDE CARRIERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROKERING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY PRODUCTS; 34 STRYKER CT. BRIDGEWATER, NJ; START DATE 12/2013; ROLE/TITLE: INSURANCE BROKER; INVESTMENT RELATED; 5 HOURS PER MONTH; 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS] [Hill Country Conservancy; A local non-profit whose mission is to conserve land in the hill country of Texas so that it does not all become residences and businesses.; P.O. Box 163125 Austin, TX 78716; Start Date 09/2020; Role/Title: Volunteer; Not Investment Related; 3 hours per month; 3 hours per month during securities trading hours;I have helped out at fundraising events with setup & breakdown of tables/chairs etc. and greeting of guests attending the events. Also, I am an at large member of the finance committee but do not have a vote on the board relating to the activities of the organization] [NAIFA - Austin; Local chapter of NAIFA here in Austin. Hold monthly meetings for members and have speakers at each meeting. Primary focus is continuing education and ethics of financial professionals. This is a change of the approved OBA because SFSP & NAIFA merged.; P.O. Box 33382, Fort Worth, TX 76162; Start Date 09/2020; Role/Title: Officer; Investment Related; 4 hours per month; 4 hours per month during securities trading hours] [Million Dollar Round Table Community Leader; MDRT is a financial services trade association and I am an MDRT Volunteer - Promote membership in MDRT Book clubs, attending MDRT Annual meetings each June, attend meetings at MDRT headquarters in Chicago; 325 West Touhy Ave Park Ridge IL 60068; Start Date 09/2023; Role/Title: Volunteer; Investment Related; 10 hours per month; 10 hours per month during securities trading hours; I am responsible for promoting Book Clubs inside of MDRT.] [St. Martin's Lutheran Church Endowment; My church has an endowment that determines annual distributions to the church and other charitable organizations. The endowment is a 501c3 charity.; 606 W 15th St. Austin, TX 78701; Start Date 05/2024; Role/Title: Board Member; Investment Related; 1 hours per month; 1 hours per month during securities trading hours; Endowment holds securities. As a member of the endowment board, I will be one of 9 members who monitor the financials, meets with the investment managers, determines annual distributions, and promotes giving to the fund.]

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP

ALLEN FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATA CAPITAL | SOUTHERN CAPITAL | LUNA FINANCIAL GROUP | HORIZON WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | HIGHLIFT FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP INC. | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP | CAMBIUM STRATEGIES | ANGLE + FIFTH

CRD#: 307189 / SEC#: 801-118222
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/13/2020 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.
IAR
Texas
(8/20/2025)

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.

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 Nov 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1990About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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