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Mark S. Smed

ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Albert Lea, MN 56007
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CRD#: 2629097
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Professional summary


Mark Steven Smed, who also goes by Mark S Smed, is a registered financial advisor currently at ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Albert Lea, Minnesota and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark S Smed

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) ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS DBA MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Murray Financial Group is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm and an Insurance agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 70 START DATE: 04/01/2011 ADDRESS: At Registered Branch Location DESCRIPTION: I am an Employee / Advisor of Murray Financial Group 2) ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS DBA MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC POSITION: AGENT NON INVESTMENT RELATED 1 HR MONTH, 1 DURING TRADING HRS; START DATE: 9/1/1995 DESCRIPTION: SELLING TERM INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES. ADDRESS: At Registered Branch Location

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 31, 2014 - Present

ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 200 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007
RIA
CRD#: 157626
Albert Lea, MN
Current

January 6, 2021 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 200 North Broadway Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007
BD
CRD#: 35747
Albert Lea, MN
Past

January 28, 2014 - February 14, 2014

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
ALBERT LEA, MN
Past

June 10, 2003 - December 31, 2009

ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 110645
ALBERT LEA, MN
Past

October 3, 1995 - December 31, 2020

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
ALBERT LEA, MN

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".
IF
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 157626 / SEC#: 801-72585

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2011 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Iowa
(1/6/2021)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/31/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(1/6/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/10/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 157626 / SEC#: 801-72585

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 171, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone number
(507) 373-8216
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (4/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,403
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,349,084,643

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Company Information


ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 157626Albert Lea, MN 56007

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