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John C. Feste

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Minnetonka, MN 55343
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CRD#: 3246453
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Professional summary


John Christian Feste is a registered financial advisor currently at MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) STOCK FARM CLUB - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - 1428 STOCK FARM RD, HAMILTON, MT 59840 - PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB - MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2023- 2-3 HOURS PER MONTH OUTSIDE OF SECURITIES TRADING HOURS - ATTEND MEETINGS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AS REQUESTED

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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

January 16, 2014 - Present

MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 4350 Baker Road Suite 245, Minnetonka, MN 55343
RIA
CRD#: 148679
Minnetonka, MN
Past

November 7, 2008 - December 31, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 10, 2003 - November 17, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WAYZATA, MN
Past

February 9, 2000 - January 24, 2003

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 30, 1999 - February 10, 2000

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 30, 1999 - February 10, 2000

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
MG
MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
INDIGO WEALTH GROUP, INC. | MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 148679 / SEC#: 801-69685

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2008 Approved)

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
Minnesota
(1/16/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/10/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MG
MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
INDIGO WEALTH GROUP, INC. | MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 148679 / SEC#: 801-69685

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4350 Baker Road Suite 245, Minnetonka, MN 55343
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 582-6100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,019
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,968,819,528

Red Flags


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Company Information


MARKS GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 148679Minnetonka, MN 55343

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