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Mark D. Herman
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Alexandria, VA 22314
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CRD#: 2762128
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Professional summary
Mark Douglas Herman, who also goes by Mark D Herman, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mark D Herman
Other business activities
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PARTNER; PATH TO AUM LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; 1521 KING STREET ALEXANDRIA VA 22314 USA; PERSONAL CLOSED INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AMONG 3 LICENSED REPRESENTATIVES WITH NO OTHER PARTIES ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE; INVESTMENT MEMBER - MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH INVESTED INVESTMENT STRATEGIES; START DATE: 2022-05-19; HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0.5; HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRIANING HOURS: 0; PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 0.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 19, 2019 - Present
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 1521 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314RIA
CRD#: 116763
Alexandria, VA
Past
January 2, 2018 - March 11, 2019
MUTUAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 167658
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past
August 21, 2017 - January 11, 2018
PLATINUM WEALTH PARTNERS
RIA
CRD#: 145507
Lakewood, CO
Past
July 18, 2006 - June 15, 2007
KNIGHT CAPITAL AMERICAS, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 38599
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
June 12, 2006 - June 15, 2007
KNIGHT DIRECT LLC
BD
CRD#: 135924
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
September 22, 1998 - May 19, 2006
WM SMITH & CO.
BD
CRD#: 30777
DENVER, CO
Past
July 17, 1996 - June 20, 1997
WILLIAM R. HOUGH & CO.
BD
CRD#: 2235
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 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
Colorado(3/19/2019)
IAR
Virginia(3/19/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/4/1998
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 293-3100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10
SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,179 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,234,541,815 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | ||
| 01/10/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2023 |
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