Dwayne Mark Tidwell

Dwayne M. Tidwell

BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
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CRD#: 2612587
Dwayne Mark Tidwell

Professional summary


Dwayne Mark Tidwell, CFP®, who also goes by D. Mark Tidwell, Mark Tidwell, is a registered financial advisor currently at BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Dwayne is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Dwayne has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


D. Mark Tidwell | Mark Tidwell

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 31, 2013 - Present

BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 10055 Grogans Mill Suite 120, The Woodlands, TX 77380
RIA
CRD#: 149775
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

February 24, 2011 - October 3, 2011

IMS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35567
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 10, 2009 - January 31, 2013

SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42180
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 10, 2009 - January 31, 2013

SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42180
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 8, 2008 - March 6, 2009

USF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135613
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 8, 2008 - March 6, 2009

USF ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130569
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 8, 2008 - March 6, 2009

USF SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37942
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 20, 2007 - July 7, 2008

FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129502
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 16, 2004 - January 15, 2008

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 16, 2004 - January 15, 2008

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 15, 1995 - January 27, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 7, 1995 - January 27, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BI
BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | GRAND PARKWAY CAPITAL, LLC | DIA LUCRII CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 149775 / SEC#: 801-133931

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2025 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2025 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2025 Termination Requested)

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
Louisiana
(8/25/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/31/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/5/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BI
BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | GRAND PARKWAY CAPITAL, LLC | DIA LUCRII CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 149775 / SEC#: 801-133931

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2025 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2025 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2025 Termination Requested)
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Contact information


Main Address
10055 Grogans Mill Suite 120, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Mailing Address
Phone number
(281) 665-3616
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts304
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 157,535,698

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Company Information


BISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 149775The Woodlands, TX 77380

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