Mark J. Setaro

ARCHER INVESTMENT

Charlottesville, VA

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CRD#: 2434825

Professional summary

Mark Joseph Setaro is a registered financial advisor currently at ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Mark has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 14, 2025 - Present

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 136403

Charlottesville, VA

Past

February 10, 2014 - September 2, 2014

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Past

February 1, 2006 - July 26, 2006

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 468

RALEIGH, NC

Past

December 20, 2005 - July 26, 2006

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

RALEIGH, NC

Past

May 18, 2004 - November 14, 2005

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3870

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Past

May 18, 2004 - November 14, 2005

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Past

August 8, 2003 - February 27, 2004

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 113908

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Past

July 9, 2003 - February 24, 2004

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

FAIRFIELD, IA

Past

May 17, 2000 - March 13, 2003

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13787

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

June 3, 1996 - May 14, 1998

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13787

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

July 26, 1994 - January 15, 1996

BRANCH, CABELL & CO., INC.

CRD#: 6820

RICHMOND, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 136403 / SEC#: 801-64607

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 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

Virginia
(11/14/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/7/2014

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/7/2003

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/10/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 136403 / SEC#: 801-64607

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

11711 N. College Ave Suite 200, Carmel, IN 46032

Mailing Address

Phone number

(317) 581-5664

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARCHER PART 2A BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,640
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 900,511,000

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Mark J. Setaro

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mark Joseph Setaro's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

SCOTTRADE, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BRANCH, CABELL & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/7/2014

Series 65

Date: 8/7/2003

Series 7

Date: 2/10/2014

Current Firm

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Contact information

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

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