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Mark Hansen

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Stamford, CT 06902
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CRD#: 3183000
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Professional summary

Mark Hansen, CIMA®, who also goes by Mark Donald Hansen, Mark Hansen, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Mark has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 53, Series 4, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mark Donald Hansen | Mark Hansen

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

April 24, 2026 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902
BD
CRD#: 109064
Stamford, CT
Past

September 4, 2024 - April 6, 2026

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
CARPINTERIA, CA
Past

September 4, 2024 - April 6, 2026

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
CARPINTERIA, CA
Past

April 30, 2024 - September 4, 2024

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 18, 2022 - January 26, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
La Jolla, CA
Past

February 18, 2022 - January 26, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
La Jolla, CA
Past

May 5, 2017 - September 5, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
La Jolla, CA
Past

May 5, 2017 - September 5, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
La Jolla, CA
Past

October 28, 2016 - April 18, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 28, 2016 - April 18, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 27, 2006 - September 9, 2016

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 7, 2006 - September 9, 2016

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 21, 2003 - July 5, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 16, 2003 - July 5, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 15, 2002 - October 15, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 26, 2002 - October 15, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

February 24, 1999 - July 8, 2002

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI

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

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Alabama
(4/24/2026)
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Alaska
(4/24/2026)
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Arizona
(4/24/2026)
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Arkansas
(4/24/2026)
RR
California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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RR
Delaware
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RR
District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
(4/24/2026)
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Illinois
(4/24/2026)
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Indiana
(4/24/2026)
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Iowa
(4/24/2026)
RR
Kansas
(4/24/2026)
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Kentucky
(4/24/2026)
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
(4/24/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/24/2026)
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
(4/24/2026)
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Nevada
(4/24/2026)
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New Hampshire
(4/24/2026)
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New Jersey
(4/24/2026)
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New Mexico
(4/24/2026)
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New York
(4/24/2026)
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North Carolina
(4/24/2026)
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North Dakota
(4/24/2026)
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Ohio
(4/24/2026)
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Oklahoma
(4/24/2026)
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Oregon
(4/24/2026)
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Pennsylvania
(4/24/2026)
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Puerto Rico
(4/24/2026)
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Rhode Island
(4/24/2026)
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South Carolina
(4/24/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(4/24/2026)
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Tennessee
(4/24/2026)
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Texas
(4/24/2026)
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Utah
(4/24/2026)
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Vermont
(4/24/2026)
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Virgin Islands
(4/24/2026)
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Virginia
(4/24/2026)
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Washington
(4/24/2026)
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West Virginia
(4/24/2026)
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Wisconsin
(4/24/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(4/24/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/26/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/3/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52
Date: 2/16/1999
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 3/16/2012
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 10/6/2004
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/31/2002
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 11/26/2001
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

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Company Information

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Stamford, CT 06902

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