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Donald B. Portell
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
Highland, IL 62249
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CRD#: 2027214
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Professional summary
Donald Brent Portell is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Highland, Illinois.
Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Donald has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. 3BR, LLC; 1210 Washington Street, Highland, IL 62249; 04/2005; Managing Member; Entity for holding personal passive investments; Investment Related; 1 hour/month; 1 hour/month during business hours; Passive Income. 2. Highland Country Club; 13403 Country Club Road, Highland, IL 62249; 09/01/2017; Board of Directors; Provide oversight, management and organization of club activities; Not Investment Related; 2 hours/month; 0 hours/month during business hours; No Compensation. 3. DBP Wealth Advisory Group, LLC; 1007 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249; 12/14/2020; Principal; Advisory services for insurance and investment purposes; Investment Related; 200 hours/month; 200 hours/month; Ownership, Profits, Commissions, Wages/Salary/Tips.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 15, 2012 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1007 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249Office #2: 1007 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Highland, IL
Current
February 15, 2012 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1007 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Highland, IL
Past
July 1, 2005 - February 21, 2012
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
HIGHLAND, IL
Past
July 1, 2005 - February 21, 2012
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
HIGHLAND, IL
Past
June 5, 2003 - July 14, 2005
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past
August 31, 1998 - August 9, 2005
M FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 116280
HIGHLAND, IL
Past
April 11, 1998 - December 31, 2005
SPECTRUM FINANCIAL INC
RIA
CRD#: 105618
HIGHLAND, IL
Past
September 17, 1997 - June 17, 2003
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
HIGHLAND, IL
Past
August 5, 1991 - June 17, 2003
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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(8/27/2012)
IAR
Alabama(2/3/2023)
RR
Arizona(8/27/2012)
RR
California(8/27/2012)
RR
Colorado(8/27/2012)
RR
Florida(8/27/2012)
RR
Georgia(8/27/2012)
IAR
Georgia(2/6/2023)
RR
Illinois(2/15/2012)
IAR
Illinois(2/15/2012)
RR
Indiana(8/27/2012)
RR
Kansas(11/10/2017)
RR
Missouri(5/18/2012)
IAR
Missouri(2/3/2023)
RR
New Jersey(8/27/2012)
RR
New Mexico(9/14/2016)
RR
Oregon(11/10/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(6/6/2012)
RR
South Carolina(5/3/2018)
RR
Tennessee(1/11/2024)
RR
Texas(8/27/2012)
RR
Virginia(8/27/2012)
RR
West Virginia(8/27/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207
Phone number
(888) 520-6784
Established
Oregon since 03/21/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,442
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATED | EQUITY OWNER | |
| HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETH | VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4771801 |
| LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLES | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2440911 |
| ROGERS, MARIA RENEE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2442526 |
| SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2408456 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,234 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,078,516,284 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | ||
| 11/13/2024 | ||
| 08/28/2023 |
Red Flags
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