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Mark M. Foster

CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS
BOSTON, MA 02110
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CRD#: 2771694
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Mark Malcolm FosterCREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS

Professional summary

Mark Malcolm Foster, AIF®, who also goes by Mark Malcolm Forster, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Mark Malcolm Forster

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. FIXED INSURANCE; LIFE AND DISABILITY. 2. .NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 11/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSET MANAGEMENT

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

October 5, 2015 - Present

CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 200 High Street, Boston, MA 02110
RIA
CRD#: 126777
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 5, 2013 - December 23, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 29, 1996 - April 26, 2004

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CP
CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC
401K BFS GROUP, LLC | SAGEVIEW RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, INC. | SAGEVIEW GLOBAL PENSIONS, LLC | SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RELATIONAL ADVISORS | CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC, LLC | CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 126777 / SEC#: 801-64265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2005 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2005 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
Massachusetts
(10/5/2015)

Exams

What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 6/12/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/25/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 6
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/4/2013
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 6/17/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/23/2002
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CP
CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC
401K BFS GROUP, LLC | SAGEVIEW RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, INC. | SAGEVIEW GLOBAL PENSIONS, LLC | SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RELATIONAL ADVISORS | CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC, LLC | CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 126777 / SEC#: 801-64265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2005 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2005 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
4000 Macarthur Blvd. Suite 1050, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 814-8742
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
195

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC ADV PART 2A (8/25/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,301
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,502,470,791

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Company Information

CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 126777Boston, MA 02110

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