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Mark H. Russo

GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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CRD#: 2956556
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Professional summary


Mark Howland Russo, who also goes by Mark H Russo, Mark Howard Russo, is a registered financial professional currently at GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mark H Russo | Mark Howard Russo

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 4, 2014 - Present

GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 11350 Mccormick Rd. Ep Iii Suite 1204, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37505
Hunt Valley, MD
Past

June 17, 1999 - February 19, 2014

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

April 6, 1999 - June 16, 1999

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

May 7, 1998 - March 16, 1999

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 16, 1997 - March 16, 1999

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
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GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37505 / SEC#: 801-131268, 8-47763

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2024 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/5/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Delaware
(12/20/2018)
RR
Maryland
(3/4/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(7/16/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/24/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37505 / SEC#: 801-131268, 8-47763

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2024 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/5/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2024 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11350 Mccormick Rd. Epiii, Suite 1204, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Mailing Address
11350 Mccormick Rd. Ep Iii Suite 1204, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Phone number
(410) 785-4990
Established
Maryland since 10/07/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART2A: WRAP FEE PLATFORM BROCHURE (8/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JOHNSON, THOMAS WESLEYPRESIDENT, CEO, CFO, COO, CLO, CCO1803129
SWEIGART, WILLIAM BURTONVICE PRESIDENT2560357

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts562
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 137,300,000

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


GLOBAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37505Hunt Valley, MD 21031

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