AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
MK

Mark A. Karow

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2800806
MK

Professional summary


Mark Alan Karow was barred by the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Prior to being barred, Mark had worked at 10 firms, which includes LEGEND SECURITIES INC., TRANSCEND CAPITAL, NWT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, MAXIMUM FINANCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP INC., GREAT EASTERN SECURITIES INC., J.P.R. CAPITAL CORP., DUPONT SECURITIES GROUP INC., TAYLOR STUART FINANCIAL INC., D.L. CROMWELL INVESTMENTS INC., BILTMORE SECURITIES INC..

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

July 1, 2011 - June 6, 2014

LEGEND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44952
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2011 - July 1, 2011

TRANSCEND CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 104483
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

NWT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 140145
ISSAQUAH, WA
Past

January 27, 2007 - June 30, 2008

MAXIMUM FINANCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40096
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 22, 2001 - January 19, 2007

GREAT EASTERN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2061
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 1999 - February 12, 2001

J.P.R. CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 38056
SYOSSET, NY
Past

July 2, 1998 - January 19, 1999

DUPONT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42305
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 1997 - July 22, 1998

TAYLOR STUART FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39025
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

July 15, 1997 - July 22, 1997

D.L. CROMWELL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37730
Past

February 28, 1997 - July 23, 1997

BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25023
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/6/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LS
LEGEND SECURITIES, INC.
LEGEND SECURITIES, INC. | SPC SECURITIES, INC. | MARLIN TRADING, INC.

CRD#: 44952 / SEC#: , 8-50886

BD
Postponed Effective by SEC on 01/19/2017
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 01/29/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STOCKTRADE NETWORK, INC.SHARE OWNER

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration14

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


LEGEND SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 44952

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Mark Karow

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics