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Mark Julian Strefner

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
·CRD# 2760662·30 years registered

Professional Summary

Mark Julian Strefner is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois and PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. 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 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Years of Experience

30 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.Current·CRD# 29087
RIA
BD
1801 S. Meyers Road Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
October 6, 2008 - Present
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 125648
RIA
1801 S. Meyers Road Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
October 21, 2026 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.Current·CRD# 29087
RIA
BD
1801 S. Meyers Road Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
October 6, 2008 - Present

Past

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 13626
BD
South Barrington, IL
October 1, 2002 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 13626
RIA
South Barrington, IL
October 3, 2001 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 5435
BD
Houston, TX
December 13, 1996 - October 1, 2002

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Current Firm

PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | SMART GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PYJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | LAINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (6/20/2003 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207

Phone Number

(518) 426-5791

# of Employees

45

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 50 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (6/18/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,892

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,093,322,679

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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. First Financial Services, Investment Related, Started 5/1/2010, Approx. 20 hrs./mo., only 4 during trading hours, 100 Spectrum Center Dr., Ste. 400, Irvine, CA 92618, Nature: Principal Member with and fractional owner of New First Financial Resources, 100% member-owned life insurance distribution group, Position: Principal/Consultant, Duties: Life Insurance Sales, Consultation of Life Insurance design and statistical modeling, serving on committees for life insurance and technology evaluations. 2. Benefits Consultant for ISSA, Investment Related, Started 6/01/2020, Approx. 6 hrs./mo., 3 during trading hours, 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; Nature: Procurement of Life Insurance, 401(k) and other retirement plans to the association for the benefit of the membership. Interaction is mostly with the Vendors and the association itself via company email. Educational seminars, though the vendor will do most of those.; Posn: Member Employee Benefits Advisor, Duties: Vet the offering and be the rep of record. Vestwell is the provider for the 401(k) and they will pay comp to me via WEG. 3. Infinity Wealth Management, LLC, - DBA, Investment Related, Started 05/012005, Approx. 120 Hrs./mo., all during trading hours,(120 Hrs.) 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; Nature: DBA under which we do our securities Business, Financial advising, registered rep and IAR business is all done through this entity. Position: Managing Partner, Duties: Life insurance sales, securities, IAR, Planning and related activity. 4. Student Loan Assistance, Not investment related, Started 6/1/2020, Approx 1 hr/mo, all during trading hours, 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; , Nature: Finding Avenues for student loan relief for clients. Company that provides the program is GotZoom (www.gotzoom.com), Position: Agent/Referral source, Duties: Working with clients, the subject of student loans comes up. I have identified companies that can provide refinancing or even relief from the burden of these loans. I provide the client with the information to get the process started and the companies take it from there. There is no sales involved. 5. STREFNER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, Investment Related, Started 6/1/1996, Approx. 80 hrs/mo, only 4 during trading hours, 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES/ESTATE PLANNING - This is the corp that I hold that is the partner to Infinity Wealth Management, LLC, Position: Active owner/Agent/Rep, Duties: at this point, the Corp. is not advertised or used in the public in any way. It was in existence before IWM was formed. At the advice of tax counsel, it was recommended to structure IWM as 50/50 LLC with Strefner Financial and Straley Ent. Inc. SFS, Inc. does not hold itself out to the public in any way. 6. PF Partners; Not investment Related; 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; Nature: A fledgling FinTech firm that has software and services being developed to track Premium Financed General Account Life Insurance cases that have been neglected in the insurance industry. Target for this service are Insurance Agents who no longer can service their book or life carriers who have agents that no longer service their book; Posn/Title/Relationship: Consultant/Partner; Start Date: 06/13/2023; Approx. Hrs./Month: 1 Hr.; Hrs. during trading: ZERO; Duties: Advisory role. Hope to be an investor at some point. No compensation at this point. 7. Sum Growth, Inc.; Not investment related; 11536 Riviera Pl NE, Seattle, WA, 98125; Nature: Company that is developing software deigned to aggregate statistical data about the markets and the economy and try to use AI; Posn: Advisory and Board Member; 12/01/23; 5Hrs/Zero Hrs; Duties: To provide an investment professional's viewpoint.

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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".
PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | SMART GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PYJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | LAINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (6/20/2003 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(3/30/2023)
IAR
Arizona
(4/4/2023)
RR
California
(11/24/2020)
IAR
California
(11/25/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(9/30/2020)
RR
Delaware
(11/25/2020)
IAR
Delaware
(11/30/2020)
RR
Florida
(2/5/2016)
IAR
Florida
(2/25/2021)
RR
Georgia
(8/3/2020)
IAR
Georgia
(10/21/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/6/2008)
IAR
Illinois
(10/6/2008)
RR
Indiana
(10/6/2008)
IAR
Indiana
(5/20/2021)
RR
Iowa
(1/27/2012)
RR
Maryland
(7/3/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(7/3/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/27/2024)
RR
New York
(2/13/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(5/16/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/18/2022)
RR
Ohio
(4/21/2015)
IAR
Ohio
(8/16/2020)
RR
Oregon
(8/23/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/10/2015)
IAR
Texas
(8/7/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/21/2026)
IAR
Washington
(8/1/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/6/2008)
IAR
Wisconsin
(9/22/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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