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Mark B. Ashford

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Morristown, TN 37814
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CRD#: 2994722
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Professional summary


Mark B Ashford, who also goes by Mark Barron Ashford, is a registered financial advisor currently at WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Morristown, Tennessee.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark Barron Ashford

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.
(dba) WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS; Investment Related; 923 West 1st North Street, Morristown, TN 37814; Investment Advisory; Agent; Start Date 09/2017; 40 hours per month with those 40 hours per month occurring during trading hours; Advisory services are offered. >> (dba) LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT; Investment Related; 923 West 1st North Street, Morristown, TN 37814; Insurance; Agent/Owner; Start Date 12/2017; 40 hours per month with those 40hours per month occurring during trading hours; Offer insurance related products and financial planning advice to clients. >> THE ASHFORD GROUP; Investment Related; 923 West 1st North Street, Morristown, TN 37814; Insurance; Agent/Owner; 40 hours per month with those 40 hours per month occurring during trading hours; Offer Accident/Health, Disability, Annuity (Fixed and Indexed), Long-Term Care, Commission-Based Group Benefits and Traditional Life insurance products. >> POA; Investment Related; 923 West 1st North Street, Morristown, TN 37814; POA; Successor POA; Start Date 06/2017; No hours per month; Successor Power of Attorney for William and Nellence Marsh - Durable POA. Marsh, Nellene Healthcare POA; 2215 Essex Lane Morristown TN 37814; Manage health for relative Nellene Marsh; 2024-11-25; 1 Hour per month devoted to business during trading hours; 1 Hour per month devoted to business outside trading hours. Marsh, William Healthcare POA; 2215 Essex Lane Morristown TN 37814; Manage health for relative; 2024-11-25; 1 Hour per month devoted to business during trading hours; 1 Hour per month devoted to business outside trading hours. Marsh, Nellene - Financial Power of Attorney; Investment related; 2215 Essex Lane Morristown TN 37814; Manage financial affairs for relative; 2024-11-21; 2 Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours; 2 Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours. Marsh, William - Financial Power of Attorney; Investment related; 2215 Essex Lane Morristown TN 37814; Financial Power of Attorney (POA) for relative William Marsh.; Manage financial affairs for relative; 2024-11-21; 2 Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours; 2 Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 15, 2017 - Present

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 923 West 1st North Street, Morristown, TN 37814
RIA
CRD#: 285824
Morristown, TN
Past

December 8, 2017 - December 31, 2022

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
MORRISTOWN, TN
Past

May 25, 2004 - July 29, 2014

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP

RIA
CRD#: 106684
MORRISTOWN, TN
Past

January 28, 2004 - December 17, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
MORRISTOWN, TN
Past

February 26, 2003 - December 17, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
MORRISTOWN, TN
Past

February 11, 1998 - March 3, 2003

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY

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".
WF
WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
DAVIS WEALTH PARTNERS | WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAIZEN RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, LLC

CRD#: 285824 / SEC#: 801-116718

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2019 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 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
Tennessee
(8/15/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WF
WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
DAVIS WEALTH PARTNERS | WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAIZEN RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, LLC

CRD#: 285824 / SEC#: 801-116718

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2019 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
620 Mabry Hood Road Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932
Mailing Address
Phone number
(865) 290-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC (10/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 614,890,081

Red Flags


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Company Information


WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 285824Morristown, TN 37814

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