Mark A. Baird

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CRD#: 2871856

Professional summary

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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mark Andrew Baird, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Mark had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1998

Experience

Past

February 19, 2016 - December 31, 2018

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109032

Kokomo, IN

Past

December 17, 2015 - December 31, 2018

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 25427

KOKOMO, IN

Past

May 8, 1997 - September 8, 1999

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

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".

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)

Missouri

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

New Jersey

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/5/2016

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/12/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/17/2015

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/7/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)

Missouri

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

New Jersey

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902

Mailing Address

P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244

Phone number

(765) 453-9600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/22/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/05/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/10/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Mark A. Baird

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/5/2016

Series 63

Date: 5/12/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/17/2015

Series 6

Date: 5/7/1997

Current Firm

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

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