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Mark E. Sofge

PIEDMONT PRIVATE EQUITY
Atlanta, GA 30305
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CRD#: 3133659
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Professional summary


Mark Edward Sofge, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PIEDMONT PRIVATE EQUITY located in Atlanta, Georgia and CHARLESTON EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Charleston, South Carolina.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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PIEDMONT PRIVATE EQUITY LLC INVESTMENT RELATED 20 - 30 HOURS PER WEEK YUKON PROPERTY LLC, FITZMARK LLC, PIEDMONT ENERGY CONNECTION 3475 PIEDMONT ROAD, NE SUIT 1125 ATLANTA GA 30305 NON INVESTMENT RELATED. REAL ESTATE HOLDING MEMBER, SOLAR FARM DEVELOPMENT MEMBER. 15 HOURS A WEEK, DUTIES INCLUDE COLLECTING RENT AND TAXES ON PROPERTY AND REVIEW OF SOLAR PROJECTS.

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 19, 2018 - Present

PIEDMONT PRIVATE EQUITY

Office #1: 3475 Piedmont Road, Ne Suite 1125, Atlanta, GA 30305
RIA
CRD#: 174402
Atlanta, GA
Current

April 18, 2019 - Present

CHARLESTON EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 460 King Street Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29403
RIA
CRD#: 300228
Charleston, SC
Past

May 21, 2015 - December 31, 2017

PIEDMONT PRIVATE EQUITY

RIA
CRD#: 174402
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 4, 2002 - December 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 24, 1998 - October 15, 2002

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA

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
Georgia
(1/19/2018)
IAR
South Carolina
(4/18/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/9/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CE
CHARLESTON EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
CHARLESTON EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 300228 / SEC#:

South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
460 King Street Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29403
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 496-4100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,682,568

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Company Information


CHARLESTON EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 300228Atlanta, GA 30305

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