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Mark J. Manning

COMPASS ION ADVISORS
CHADDS FORD, PA 19317
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CRD#: 2476784
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Professional summary


Mark Joseph Manning is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Mark has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 8 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.) NAME OF OBA: HARRY COHEN FOUNDATION; ADDRESS OF OBA: WILMINGTON, DE; NATURE: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE WITH OBA: BOARD MEMBER; DUTIES: REVIEWING INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AND DECIDING ON DONATIONS; START DATE: 11/03/2014; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; (2.) NAME OF OBA: UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC.; ADDRESS OF OBA: WHITE PLAINS, NY; NATURE: NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR TENNIS IN THE UNITED STATES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE WITH OBA: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER; DUTIES: OVERSIGHT OF THE MIDDLE STATES' 401(K) PLAN FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES; START DATE: 06/15/2020; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; (3.) NAME OF OBA: DELAWARE LAWYERS' FUND FOR CLIENT PROTECTION; ADDRESS OF OBA: WILMINGTON, DE 19801; NATURE: OVERSEE FUNDS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST LAWYERS MIS-HANDLING OF CLIENT FUNDS AND FOR LAW FIRM AUDITS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA: BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER; DUTIES: LAY PERSON MEMBER OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES; START DATE: 05/2023; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 1

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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

August 11, 2023 - Present

COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: Mendenhall Station 330 Kennett Pike Suite 209, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
RIA
CRD#: 166418
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

June 21, 2019 - June 6, 2023

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 134600
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

February 1, 2012 - July 15, 2019

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 159662
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

December 18, 2009 - May 1, 2012

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

November 23, 2009 - April 2, 2012

FINTRUST CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145460
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

June 29, 2006 - November 13, 2009

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43730
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

June 29, 2006 - November 13, 2009

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43730
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

June 19, 2002 - June 16, 2006

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

June 15, 2002 - June 16, 2006

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

April 28, 1998 - June 20, 2002

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41727
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

April 17, 1998 - June 15, 2002

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41727
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 10, 1994 - April 22, 1998

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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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COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166418 / SEC#: 801-78503

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2013 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
Pennsylvania
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/18/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/5/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/27/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


CI
COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166418 / SEC#: 801-78503

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Conshohocken State Road Suite 230, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 228-2200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

07 31 2025 CIA FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,547
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,328,104,988

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/07/2024
Cover Page
04/17/2024
12/22/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166418Chadds Ford, PA 19317

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