Mark A. Stancato

VIP WEALTH ADVISORS

DECATUR, GA 30030

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CRD#: 2709160

Professional summary

Mark Allen Stancato, CFP®, who also goes by Marcus Stancato, is a registered financial advisor currently at VIP WEALTH ADVISORS located in Decatur, Georgia.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Mark has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Marcus Stancato

Other business activities

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NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: X8 DRUMS & PERCUSSION, INC. INVESTMENT-RELATED? NO. ADDRESS OF OTHER BUSINESS: Sanford, NC NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS / DUTIES RELATING TO OTHER BUSINESS: Assist on overall strategic business decisions and manage overseas partner sourcing relationships POSITION: CO-FOUNDER START DATE: JANUARY 2007 APPROXIMATE # OF HOURS PER MONTH: 20 # OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2000

Experience

Current

May 27, 2025 - Present

VIP WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 120 W Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030

RIA

CRD#: 335528

DECATUR, GA

Past

June 14, 2023 - May 23, 2025

RANGE ADVISORY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 321969

Decatur, GA

Past

December 7, 2021 - May 25, 2023

BROOKLYN FI, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 292115

BURBANK, CA

Past

September 8, 2005 - September 29, 2006

LWI FINANCIAL INC.

RIA

CRD#: 111861

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 8, 2005 - September 27, 2006

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 46337

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

November 17, 2004 - September 2, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 17, 2004 - September 2, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

June 26, 2000 - October 27, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 34815

WINDSOR, CT

Past

June 14, 1999 - August 16, 1999

WAVELAND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 40054

IRVINE, CA

Past

December 1, 1997 - November 23, 1998

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

May 12, 1997 - December 12, 1997

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 3600

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

June 20, 1996 - August 23, 1996

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37306

CHICAGO, IL

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

Georgia
(5/27/2025)

IAR

Texas
(8/22/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/14/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/21/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/9/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/15/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

VIP WEALTH ADVISORS

VIP WEALTH ADVISORS | VIP WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 335528 / SEC#:

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2025 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

120 W Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030

Mailing Address

Phone number

(917) 319-8281

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Mark A. Stancato

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mark Allen Stancato's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

RANGE ADVISORY, LLC

BROOKLYN FI, LLC

LWI FINANCIAL INC.

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

WAVELAND CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/14/2001

Series 63

Date: 1/21/1998

Series 7

Date: 12/9/1997

Series 6

Date: 3/15/1996

Current Firm

VIP WEALTH ADVISORS

Contact information

Documents

Red Flags

Company Information

VIP WEALTH ADVISORS

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