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Mark E. Cotter
SIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK
Sherwood Forest, CA
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CRD#: 2630714
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Mark Edward CotterSIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK
Professional summary
Mark Edward Cotter, who also goes by Mark Horton, Marcus Lenier, is a registered financial advisor currently at SIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK located in Sherwood Forest, California.
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, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
At a Glance
Always Fiduciary
Aliases
Mark Horton | Marcus Lenier
Other business activities
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1. Imagine Advisors LLC; Investment-Related; 8020 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 160, Las Vegas, NV 89117; Independent brand offering Advisory Services through Caitlin John, LLC; Wealth Advisor; 10/2025; 120 hrs/mo ; 120 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Activities may include marketing, client relationship management, business operations, and administrative functions. Investment Advisory Services offered through Caitlin John, LLC (CJ), a SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Imagine Advisors LLC is a separately branded business name used by an Investment Adviser Representative of CJ. CJ and Imagine Advisors LLC are not affiliated legal entities. 2. Imagine Financial Group; Investment-Related; 8020 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 160, Las Vegas, NV 89117; Insurance Sales and Coverage Advice; Insurance Agent; 11/2023; 40 hrs/mo ; 40 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Solicit insurance clients and provide coverage advice. This includes general clerical and administrative work on insurance applications.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 30, 2025 - Present
SIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 154494
Sherwood Forest, CA
Past
March 29, 2010 - October 3, 2013
GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 150904
LONGWOOD, FL
Past
August 3, 2007 - October 15, 2009
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139864
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past
April 12, 2002 - February 5, 2007
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
July 13, 1995 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SA
SIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC | STOCK SENIOR SERVICES | SIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK | SIMPLY RIA, INC | SCOTT KARL ECONOMIC AND INSURANCE SERVICES | ROYAL PALM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC. | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL | PFC | PALADIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OUTRIDER WEALTH AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | OLIVIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MSM ELITE MARKETING, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN | MENACH CAPITAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL | KINGSBURY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | IMAGINE ADVISORS, LLC | FRANK THE FINANCIAL COACH LLC | FORMULA FOLIOS PRESTIGE, LLC | FAVRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | DAVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLEGE PLANNING FRESNO | CJ INSTITUTIONAL | CJ | CAITLIN JOHN, LLC | CAITLIN JOHN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAITLIN JOHN | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BFG WEALTH ADVISORS | BFG | BASTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASPEN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 154494 / SEC#: 801-110731
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2017 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2017 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)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
California(10/30/2025)
Exams
What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 6
Passed: 7/8/1995
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 26
Passed: 6/17/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Current Firm
SA
SIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC | STOCK SENIOR SERVICES | SIMPLYRIA ADVISOR NETWORK | SIMPLY RIA, INC | SCOTT KARL ECONOMIC AND INSURANCE SERVICES | ROYAL PALM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC. | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL | PFC | PALADIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OUTRIDER WEALTH AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | OLIVIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MSM ELITE MARKETING, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN | MENACH CAPITAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL | KINGSBURY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | IMAGINE ADVISORS, LLC | FRANK THE FINANCIAL COACH LLC | FORMULA FOLIOS PRESTIGE, LLC | FAVRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | DAVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLEGE PLANNING FRESNO | CJ INSTITUTIONAL | CJ | CAITLIN JOHN, LLC | CAITLIN JOHN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAITLIN JOHN | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BFG WEALTH ADVISORS | BFG | BASTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASPEN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 154494 / SEC#: 801-110731
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2017 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2017 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
1024 E. Grand River Ave Suite B, Brighton, MI 48116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(810) 355-1325
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
29
SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,158 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 214,892,486 |
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