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Mark A. Vergenes

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LANCASTER, PA 17603
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CRD#: 2716153
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Professional summary


Mark Anthony Vergenes, who also goes by Mark A Vergenes, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark A Vergenes

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REPRESENTATIVE, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED LIFE, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA MIRUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 06/2006 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 PLUS APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT ADVICE 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MIRUS CONSULTANTS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 110 EAST KING STREET, LANCASTER, PA 17602; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PARKING CONSULTING; START DATE: 08/2018; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 OR LESS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 OR LESS; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PARKING EQUIPMENT, COMMUNICATION, STRATEGIC PLANNING, SUICIDE PREVENTION; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CONESTOGA VALLEY BUCKSKIN BOOSTERS STEERING COMMITTEE, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: CONESTOGA VALLEY, PA, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER, START DATE: 09-2012, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST WITH CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SEATS, BLEACHERS, PRESS BOX, LIGHTING AND INSTALLATION OF SYNTHETIC TURF 5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PENNSYLVANIA PARKING ASSOC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: ERIE, PA NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT START DATE: 7/2014 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 NONE DURING TRADING HOURS: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE PUBLIC VIEWPOINT 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY COUNCIL OF CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 100 PINE ST., HARRISBURG, PA 17108 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT START DATE: 6/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 NONE DURING TRADING HOURS: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ANSWER QUESTIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS THAT THE WEBSITE DOESN'T ANSWER. 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LGH FOUNDATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: HARRISBURG, PA 17108 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT START DATE: 1/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 NONE DURING TRADING HOURS: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PARTICIPATE IN PRESENTATIONS WITH OTHER MEMBERS. 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, LANCASTER/LEBANON COUNTY) INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 630 JANET AVE, STE B-114, LANCASTER, PA 17602 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT START DATE: 1/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 NONE DURING TRADING HOURS: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PARTICIPATE WITH OTHER MEMBERS IN RAISING AWARENESS OF PLANNED GIVING PROGRAMS. 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HACC FOUNDATION, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: HARRISBURG, PA, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT START DATE: 1/2016 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 NONE DURING TRADING HOURS: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PARTICIPATE WITH OTHER MEMBERS IN RAISING AWARENESS FOR THE HACC PLANNED GIVING PROGRAMS 10. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CITY REVITALIZATION & IMPROVEMENT ZONE ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 120 NORTH DUKE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17608 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CITY OF LANCASTER ; START DATE: 10/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DIRECTOR ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VOTE TO RELEASE AND GRANT MONEY FOR BUSINESS SEEKING REMODELING, EXPANSION, ESTABLISHMENT WITH CRIZ ZONE ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 8 N Queen St Mezzanine, Lancaster, PA 17603
RIA
CRD#: 105644
LANCASTER, PA
Current

July 24, 2006 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8 N Queen St Mezzanine, Lancaster, PA 17603
BD
CRD#: 13572
LANCASTER, PA
Past

July 31, 2006 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EAST PETERSBURG, PA
Past

June 4, 2004 - February 20, 2009

EHD ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127155
LANCASTER, PA
Past

March 1, 2004 - June 29, 2006

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
LANCASTER, PA
Past

September 25, 2002 - March 1, 2004

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 12, 1996 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 12, 1996 - September 26, 2002

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
California
(5/26/2021)
RR
Colorado
(1/27/2021)
RR
Delaware
(10/10/2017)
RR
Florida
(10/5/2010)
RR
Georgia
(8/26/2011)
RR
Indiana
(7/24/2006)
RR
Kansas
(7/24/2006)
RR
Kentucky
(4/30/2008)
RR
Maryland
(1/26/2021)
RR
Michigan
(7/24/2006)
RR
New Jersey
(1/3/2007)
RR
New York
(8/17/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(8/4/2008)
RR
North Dakota
(3/17/2016)
RR
Ohio
(7/24/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/24/2006)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/29/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2012)
RR
Texas
(9/21/2018)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia
(5/23/2011)
RR
West Virginia
(9/16/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/3/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Lancaster, PA 17603

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