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Mark Stuart Schaffer

Mark Stuart Schaffer

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
MADISON PARTNERS
WASHOUGAL, WA
·CRD# 2447250·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Stuart Schaffer, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON PARTNERS 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 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MADISON PARTNERS·CRD# 305824
RIA
Washougal, WA
August 14, 2026 - Present
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.·CRD# 318662
RIA
Washougal, WA
May 3, 2022 - July 3, 2026
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
Wallingford, CT
October 31, 2017 - June 2, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Wallingford, CT
October 31, 2017 - June 2, 2022
SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT·CRD# 169988
RIA
Saint Louis, MO
September 7, 2016 - October 31, 2017
SCOTTRADE, INC.·CRD# 8206
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Manchester, CT
September 7, 2016 - October 31, 2017
3D ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 139595
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East Hartford, CT
May 5, 2016 - July 15, 2016
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
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September 2, 2014 - January 28, 2016
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Waterbury, CT
September 2, 2014 - January 28, 2016
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 35371
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February 25, 2014 - August 23, 2014
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 35371
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February 25, 2014 - August 23, 2014
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 13318
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East Hartford, CT
February 3, 2014 - February 14, 2014
EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 113299
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Farmington, CT
August 10, 2011 - October 10, 2013
SANDERS MORRIS LLC·CRD# 20580
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Farmington, CT
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RETIREMENT DESIGN & MANAGEMENT INC·CRD# 106067
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June 5, 2007 - August 1, 2011
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August 30, 2005 - May 23, 2007
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Current Firm

MP
MADISON PARTNERS

MADISON PARTNERS | MADISON WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | MADISON PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 305824 / SEC#: 801-118168
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1502 W Broadway Suite 301, Madison, WI 53713

Phone Number

(608) 210-1021

# of Employees

17

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 27 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON PARTNERS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (7/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,213

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,303,110,029

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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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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".
MP
MADISON PARTNERS

MADISON PARTNERS | MADISON WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | MADISON PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 305824 / SEC#: 801-118168
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2020 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.
IAR
Washington
(8/14/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1995About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1994About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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