Mark W. Whidby

STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS

Dallas, TX 75231

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CRD#: 2283428

Professional summary

Mark Wendall Whidby, CFA, who also goes by Mark Whidby, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Mark has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mark Whidby

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

June 8, 2022 - Present

STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 8750 N. Central Expressway Suite 1875, Dallas, TX 75231

RIA

CRD#: 285973

Dallas, TX

Past

October 28, 2016 - June 1, 2022

LEE FINANCIAL COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105910

DALLAS, TX

Past

October 26, 2012 - May 23, 2016

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 144278

DALLAS, TX

Past

July 16, 2012 - May 23, 2016

COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 143797

DALLAS, TX

Past

July 3, 2007 - December 10, 2008

ABSHIER WEBB DONNELLY & BAKER, INC.

CRD#: 104051

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 26, 2005 - May 29, 2009

BEREAN CAPITAL INCORPORATED

CRD#: 24915

CHICAGO, IL

Past

December 3, 2003 - April 20, 2005

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

CRD#: 20580

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 1, 2000 - April 27, 2001

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

CRD#: 20580

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 8, 1999 - February 1, 2000

HARRIS WEBB & GARRISON, INC.

CRD#: 28188

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 2, 1998 - August 31, 1998

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 31194

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 2, 1998 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7600

Past

May 7, 1996 - January 2, 1998

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

CRD#: 6663

DALLAS, TX

Past

October 9, 1992 - November 13, 1992

CHELSEA STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17548

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

KPLL LLC | STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 285973 / SEC#: 801-110369

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(6/8/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/20/2012

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 5/23/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

KPLL LLC | STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 285973 / SEC#: 801-110369

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

8750 N. Central Expressway Suite 1875, Dallas, TX 75231

Mailing Address

Phone number

(214) 420-7020

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (10/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,133
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 927,332,469

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Mark W. Whidby

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mark Wendall Whidby's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LEE FINANCIAL COMPANY, LLC

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC

ABSHIER WEBB DONNELLY & BAKER, INC.

BEREAN CAPITAL INCORPORATED

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

HARRIS WEBB & GARRISON, INC.

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

CHELSEA STREET SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/20/2012

SIE

Date: 5/23/2016

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2012

Current Firm

STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

STRATA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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