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Mark Gerard Finke

Mark G. Finke

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
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CRD#: 2345661
Mark Gerard Finke

Professional summary


Mark Gerard Finke, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) MSMF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, DBA NAME FOR INVESTMENT PRACTICE THROUGH CETERA; ENTITY IS INV. RELATED; SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; PERSONAL BRAND FOR WEALTH MANAGMENT BUSINESS; PARTNER; SINCE 01/2019; 120 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 4/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLING LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG TERM CARE. 3) BOOK WRITTEN TITLED 'SO YOU THINK YOU ARE READY TO RETIRE', NOT INVEST REL, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, BOOK, START 07/09/14, 3-5HRS TOTAL, CO-AUTHOR. 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE BRIDGE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION START DATE: 11/2017 NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE BROKERAGE AGENCY APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PARTNER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSITANCE WITH CARRIER SELECTION, PRODUCT DESIGNS, UNDERWRITTEN ADVOCACY AND ADVICE 5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CCP HOCKEY ENDOWMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 3660 S GEYER RD, SUNSET HILLS, MO, 63127, NATURE OF BUSINESS: ENDOWMENT FUND, START DATE:09/2021, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REGISTERED AGENT, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, MAY BE DURING MARKET HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RECEIVE MAILINGS FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI; 6) CHAMINADE HOCKEY CLUB; VICE PRESIDENT; NOT INV RELATED; PLAN, COORDINATE, MANAGE HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR LOCAL PRIVATE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL; SINCE 10/2023; 5 HRS/WK: 7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIRST LIDO CONDO ASSOC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1900 BEN FRANKLIN DR SARASOTA, FL 34236; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CONDO OWNERS ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 09/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 10; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE OPERATIONS OF THE OWNERS ASSOCIATION; 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PHI KAPPA THETA OF COLUMBIA ALUMNI ASSOC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 100 S BRENTWOOD BLVD CLAYTON, MO 63105; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 09/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD PRESIDENT/MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY WHERE FRATERNITY HOUSE IS LOCATED; 9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CT MANAGEMENT, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT, START DATE: 11/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LLC ESTABLISHED FOR PAYROLL ONLY FOR MSMF WEALTH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES; 10) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CT GENERAL PARTNER, INC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT, START DATE: 11/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER, LESS THAN ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: S CORP FOR OWNER PAYROLL AND 401(K);

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 1999

Experience


Current

November 19, 1997 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2785 Tucker Road, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901Office #2: 3660 S. Geyer Road Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63127
RIA
CRD#: 105644
POPLAR BLUFF, MO
Current

March 1, 1996 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2785 Tucker Road, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901Office #2: 3660 S. Geyer Road Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63127
BD
CRD#: 10358
POPLAR BLUFF, MO
Past

April 28, 1993 - March 1, 1996

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.
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
(9/26/2023)
RR
Arizona
(4/29/2015)
RR
Arkansas
(2/11/2014)
RR
California
(1/3/2012)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/11/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/13/1997)
RR
Georgia
(5/1/2018)
RR
Idaho
(4/2/2007)
RR
Illinois
(3/1/1996)
RR
Indiana
(2/26/2020)
RR
Iowa
(4/2/2007)
RR
Kansas
(6/22/2001)
RR
Kentucky
(9/1/2016)
RR
Louisiana
(4/29/2015)
RR
Maryland
(5/23/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(1/13/2021)
RR
Missouri
(3/1/1996)
IAR
Missouri
(11/19/1997)
RR
New Jersey
(1/28/2019)
RR
New York
(5/30/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(8/6/2025)
RR
Ohio
(3/30/1999)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/4/2019)
RR
Oregon
(8/15/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/4/1996)
RR
South Carolina
(10/13/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(2/7/2024)
RR
Texas
(3/1/1996)
IAR
Texas
(8/31/2017)
RR
Washington
(4/4/1996)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/6/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(4/2/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/6/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

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