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Mark T. Zapatka

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
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CRD#: 2849138
MZ

Professional summary


Mark Thomas Zapatka, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC. located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC. located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
AXCESS FINANCIAL INC TITLE: MANAGING PARTNER/PRESIDENT INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING INVESTMENTS 6605 UPTOWN BLVD NE STE 260 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87110 ALSO OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, LIFE, DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE, CAFETERIA PLANS, 401K PLANS Insurance Advisory Services Inc. Owner. Not investment related. Entity solely used for paying salaries/commissions and other private administrative tasks. Name is not and cannot be used publicly to market insurance or anything else. Start 1/1/96. First Heartland Consultants. IAR. Investment related. Investment advisory Services. Start 6/17/15. Emed Systems LLC. Inactive LLC. Formed for potential future marketing use. Non-investment related. Owner. Start date: 10/29/10. New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce. Not investment related. Preferred insurance advisor/consultant to chamber members. Start 12/9/21. Wellness Programs Sales. Not investment related. Agent/broker. Pretax funds for doctors, wellness similar to HSAs. Health navigation tool. Start 10/10/22. Amaze Health. Not investment related. Agent/broker. Health insurance sales. Start 1/1/24

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

June 17, 2015 - Present

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

Office #1: 6605 Uptown Blvd Ne #280, Albuquerque, NM 87110
RIA
CRD#: 110377
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Current

November 15, 2001 - Present

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 6605 Uptown Blvd Ne Suite 280, Albuquerque, NM 87110
BD
CRD#: 32460
Albuquerque, NM
Past

March 19, 1997 - November 29, 2001

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FH
FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.
FIRST HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC | FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 110377 / SEC#: 801-46595

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1994 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
Arizona
(1/9/2002)
RR
Colorado
(4/21/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(11/15/2001)
IAR
New Mexico
(6/17/2015)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FH
FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.
FIRST HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC | FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 110377 / SEC#: 801-46595

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1994 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4101 Lake St. Louis Blvd, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Mailing Address
Phone number
(636) 625-0900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
92

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC. (2/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,231
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,771,078,009

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/13/2025
Cover Page
08/12/2024
12/07/2023

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Company Information


FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 110377Albuquerque, NM 87110

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