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Mark Stuart Schaffer

Mark S. Schaffer

ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP
WASHOUGAL, WA
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CRD#: 2447250
Mark Stuart Schaffer

Professional summary


Mark Stuart Schaffer, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. located in Washougal, Washington.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Mark has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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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.
(1) INSURANCE SALES: Starting 04/07/2025 Mr. Schaffer does not conduct insurance business although continues to maintain active individual agent/producer insurance licenses.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1998

Experience


Current

May 3, 2022 - Present

ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.

RIA
CRD#: 318662
WASHOUGAL, WA
Past

October 31, 2017 - June 2, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
WALLINGFORD, CT
Past

October 31, 2017 - June 2, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WALLINGFORD, CT
Past

September 7, 2016 - October 31, 2017

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

September 7, 2016 - October 31, 2017

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
MANCHESTER, CT
Past

May 5, 2016 - July 15, 2016

3D ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139595
EAST HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 2, 2014 - January 28, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
WATERBURY, CT
Past

September 2, 2014 - January 28, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WATERBURY, CT
Past

February 25, 2014 - August 23, 2014

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
ELLINGTON, CT
Past

February 25, 2014 - August 23, 2014

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
ELLINGTON, CT
Past

February 3, 2014 - February 14, 2014

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
EAST HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 10, 2011 - October 10, 2013

EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113299
FARMINGTON, CT
Past

August 10, 2011 - October 10, 2013

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
FARMINGTON, CT
Past

June 5, 2007 - August 1, 2011

RETIREMENT DESIGN & MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106067
WESTPORT, CT
Past

June 5, 2007 - August 1, 2011

RDM INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104266
WESTPORT, CT
Past

August 30, 2005 - May 23, 2007

REBY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126140
DANBURY, CT
Past

August 3, 2005 - May 22, 2007

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
DANBURY, CT
Past

April 28, 1999 - July 21, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
NORTH HAVEN, CT
Past

April 13, 1999 - July 21, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

December 2, 1998 - March 30, 1999

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

January 2, 1997 - December 2, 1998

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30533
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 26, 1994 - December 31, 1996

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

February 21, 1994 - October 12, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
AA
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. | ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 318662 / SEC#: 801-123659

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2022 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
Connecticut
(6/1/2022)
IAR
Massachusetts
(5/3/2022)
IAR
Washington
(4/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/15/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/13/1998
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AA
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. | ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 318662 / SEC#: 801-123659

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
144 Gould Street Suite 210, Needham, MA 02494
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 433-0001
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AAG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (10/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,841
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,437,702,524

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/16/2024
Cover Page
05/30/2024
03/03/2023

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Company Information


ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.

CRD#: 318662Washougal, WA

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