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Mark E. Saunders

AXIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
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CRD#: 2380727
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Professional summary

Mark Eric Saunders is a registered financial advisor currently at AXIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama and STONEX SECURITIES INC. located in Huntsville, Alabama.

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 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

February 9, 2026 - Present

AXIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 403 Madison St Se 2nd Fl, Huntsville, AL 35801
RIA
CRD#: 336722
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Current

July 31, 2015 - Present

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 403 Madison Street 2nd Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
BD
CRD#: 18456
Huntsville, AL
Past

June 30, 2016 - February 11, 2026

STONEX ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 174182
Huntsville, AL
Past

August 4, 2015 - June 30, 2016

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

February 25, 2014 - August 3, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

February 24, 2014 - August 3, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

February 13, 2013 - March 6, 2014

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

February 13, 2013 - March 6, 2014

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

February 13, 2007 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

February 13, 2007 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

July 10, 2003 - February 20, 2007

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111757
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 3, 2003 - July 10, 2003

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15692
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

April 19, 2001 - February 13, 2007

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

August 3, 1998 - April 18, 2000

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 12, 1998 - August 3, 1998

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

December 9, 1997 - April 17, 2001

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 30, 1995 - December 18, 1997

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 3, 1993 - May 17, 1995

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 3, 1993 - May 17, 1995

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
(7/31/2015)
IAR
Alabama
(2/9/2026)
RR
Florida
(7/31/2015)
RR
Georgia
(7/31/2015)
RR
New York
(7/23/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/17/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(7/31/2015)
RR
Texas
(1/14/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/20/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/16/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/2/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AI
AXIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
AXIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | EAGLE CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 336722 / SEC#: 801-134453

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information

Main Address
403 Madison St Se, Huntsville, AL 35801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(256) 980-1723
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AXIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC ADV 2A BROCHURE 08.28.2025 (8/28/2025)

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Company Information

AXIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 336722Huntsville, AL 35801

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