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Mark S. Finckle

GT SECURITIES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90094
CRD#: 2650476
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Mark Stuart FinckleGT SECURITIES

Professional summary

Mark Stuart Finckle, who also goes by Mark S Finckle, Mark Stuart Finckle, is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mark S Finckle | Mark Stuart Finckle

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 10, 2026 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 12, 2025 - June 11, 2026

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 305908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 26, 2024 - February 27, 2025

MIDDLEMARCH SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 283508
STAMFORD, CT
Past

December 6, 2016 - September 10, 2019

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
Chicago, IL
Past

January 14, 2016 - November 29, 2016

PACIFIC GATE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16589
Naperville, IL
Past

February 6, 2013 - December 18, 2014

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
PORTLAND, OR
Past

December 4, 2006 - November 19, 2012

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 8, 2005 - January 17, 2006

SOLEIL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 124737
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 2005 - March 16, 2005

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 46237
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 8, 1999 - May 3, 2002

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 6, 1995 - April 16, 1998

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Florida
(6/11/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/20/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/5/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/5/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/17/2014
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
LAVINSKY, DAVID KENNETHMANAGING DIRECTOR4455040
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2083402

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Company Information

GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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