Michael J. Abelson

ASSETMARK

Concord, CA 94520-2445

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CRD#: 2343295

Professional summary

Michael Joel Abelson is a registered financial advisor currently at ASSETMARK, INC. located in Concord, California and ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC located in Concord, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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ASSETMARK FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY) - IN CONCORD, CA - INVESTMENT RELATED - EMPLOYMENT START DATE 08/2014 - 160 HRS / MONTHLY, EXECUTIVE VP, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OF ASSETMARK, INC. - A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER - IN CONCORD CA - AFFILIATE OF ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC. - INVESTMENT RELATED.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 15, 2008 - Present

ASSETMARK, INC.

Office #1: 1655 Grant Street 10th Floor, Concord, CA 94520-2445

RIA

CRD#: 109018

Concord, CA

Current

August 15, 2014 - Present

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

Office #1: 1655 Grant Street Floor #10, Concord, CA 94520

CRD#: 169804

Concord, CA

Past

December 4, 2013 - August 15, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

June 19, 2008 - November 11, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

CONCORD, CA

Past

October 29, 2002 - June 20, 2008

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

July 6, 1995 - February 2, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10249

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

June 23, 1993 - August 30, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 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.

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.

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IAR

California
(9/15/2008)

California
(8/15/2014)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/15/1997

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/12/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/22/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1655 Grant Street 10th Floor, Concord, CA 94520-2445

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 664-5345

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

735

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASSETMARK RETIREMENT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

REFERRAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

BANK AND TRUST COMPANY PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

ASSETMARK, INC. PART 2A (11/17/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE RETIREREADY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	410,749
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 77,412,781,198

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/06/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael J. Abelson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASSETMARK, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/15/1997

Series 63

Date: 1/12/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 6/22/1993

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ASSETMARK, INC.

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