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Mark C. Scalzo

VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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CRD#: 2365455
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Professional summary


Mark Christopher Scalzo is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING located in San Diego, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Mark has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Timber Point Capital Management, LLC, an investment management firm providing alternative and multi-asset solutions to independent financial advisors, registered funds, institutions and private clients. Yes-investment related, Address: 555 Pleasantville Road,Suite N202,Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Mark spends no more than 8 hrs per month total and during securities trading hours on research related services for Timber Point.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

July 11, 2013 - Present

VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING

Office #1: 444 W C Street Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
RIA
CRD#: 166575
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 23, 2014 - September 30, 2020

PINHOOK CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158509
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 7, 2014 - September 2, 2020

LUCIA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37179
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 25, 2013 - July 12, 2013

CONCERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 141253
TRUCKEE, CA
Past

January 30, 2009 - February 22, 2013

ALETHEIA SECURITIES, INC.,

BD
CRD#: 44784
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

April 20, 2001 - November 22, 2006

NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 22698
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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".
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VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
GLOBAL GROWTH INVESTING | VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTORS, LLC | VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTORS | VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTING | VALIDUS GLOBAL INVESTING | VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING

CRD#: 166575 / SEC#: 801-78236

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2013 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(7/11/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/16/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
GLOBAL GROWTH INVESTING | VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTORS, LLC | VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTORS | VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTING | VALIDUS GLOBAL INVESTING | VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING

CRD#: 166575 / SEC#: 801-78236

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
444 W C Street Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 410-1410
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,170
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 304,846,708

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Company Information


VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING

CRD#: 166575San Diego, CA 92101

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