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Mark F. Friend

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CRD#: 2123635
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mark Frederick Friend was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Mark had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 17, 2012 - October 2, 2012

GUARDIAN DIRECT ENERGY PROGRAMS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 149306
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

January 31, 2011 - May 6, 2011

NOBLES & RICHARDS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 146870
IRVING, TX
Past

May 24, 2010 - October 8, 2010

NOBLES & RICHARDS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 146870
IRVING, TX
Past

November 18, 1996 - April 1, 1997

PACIFIC CONTINENTAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2398
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

June 12, 1996 - July 22, 1996

HARRIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16587
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 12, 1996 - May 31, 1996

PELLETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19834
MISSOULA, MT
Past

January 11, 1996 - July 15, 1996

THE CAMELOT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31091
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

March 31, 1995 - December 17, 1995

SPECTRUM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29305
AROURA HILLS, CA
Past

February 23, 1995 - December 4, 1995

STOCKTON EQUITIES GROUP

BD
CRD#: 18262
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 29, 1994 - December 8, 1994

PRECISE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36378
Past

October 23, 1992 - April 23, 1993

PORTFOLIO ASSET MGT/USA FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

BD
CRD#: 13741
EL PASO, TX
Past

July 29, 1991 - October 6, 1992

AMERICAN BUSINESS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18284
Past

March 6, 1991 - May 7, 1991

THE CAMDEN GROUP

BD
CRD#: 21386

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/6/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GUARDIAN DIRECT ENERGY PROGRAMS, INC.
GUARDIAN DIRECT ENERGY PROGRAMS, INC.

CRD#: 149306 / SEC#: , 8-68134

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/08/2013
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 12/07/2007
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GUARDIAN VENTURES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
MULLINS, RICKY DOUGLASPRESIDENT,CEO, CCO4808792
RICHARDS, JAMES ROSSFINOP2680389
WILLIAMSON, RONALD EDWARDACO5053227

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Company Information


GUARDIAN DIRECT ENERGY PROGRAMS, INC.

CRD#: 149306

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