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Mark Louis Kersten

FSA ADVISORS
TROY, MI
·CRD# 2584772·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Louis Kersten, who also goes by Mark L Kersten, is a registered financial advisor currently at FSA ADVISORS, INC. located in Troy, Michigan. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mark L Kersten

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Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

FSA ADVISORS, INC.Current·CRD# 286251
RIA
50 W Big Beaver Rd Suite 500, Troy, MI 48084
October 21, 2022 - Present

Past

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 40875
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 19, 2002 - November 1, 2004
BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 15764
BD
Fountain Hills, AZ
January 1, 2002 - September 26, 2002
IAC SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 14081
BD
Tinley Park, IL
September 9, 1997 - January 1, 2002
MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 8292
BD
Largo, FL
May 2, 1995 - September 8, 1997

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Current Firm

FA
FSA ADVISORS, INC.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA ADVISORS | FSA ADVISORS, INC. | FSA ADVISORS

CRD#: 286251 / SEC#: 801-120474
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/8/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

50 W Big Beaver Rd Suite 500, Troy, MI 48084

Phone Number

(800) 977-9292

# of Employees

31

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 12 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- FSA ADVISORS, INC. (2/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,406

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$573,381,186

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Other business activities

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FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA, INSURANCE /ANNUITY SALES, SALES AND MANAGING SALES REPS, COMPENSATION - COMMISSIONS

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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".
FA
FSA ADVISORS, INC.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA ADVISORS | FSA ADVISORS, INC. | FSA ADVISORS

CRD#: 286251 / SEC#: 801-120474
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/8/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
Michigan
(10/21/2022)

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 Jul 2021About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1995About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1995About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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