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Marc Allen Ackerman

Marc A. Ackerman

IFC ADVISORS LLC | Managing Director - Investments, Private Wealth Financial Advisor at IFC Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
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CRD#: 3278937
Marc Allen Ackerman

Professional summary


Marc Allen Ackerman is a registered financial advisor currently at IFC ADVISORS LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

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

Biography


Marc Ackerman is dedicated to helping ultra-high-net-worth families integrate their unique values into their wealth plans and portfolios. He is passionate about serving others and making a purposeful impact on families and communities. Helping clients achieve personal fulfillment and prepare for critical financial events is at the core of Marc’s wealth management practice. He advises clients on all aspects of estate planning strategies, wealth transfers, and philanthropic pursuits. Marc examines global macroeconomics, current market conditions and valuations, as well as each client’s individual circumstances when constructing a portfolio. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Marc served as Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Management Consultant at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara and serves on the school’s Department of Economics Board of Advisors. Marc also serves on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Foundation, and Hope Heals in Atlanta. Marc regularly speaks about investment planning and stewardship at churches, conferences, and universities.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement planning,
Retirement Income Strategies,
Investment management,
Estate planning,
Insurance planning,
Business planning,
Education Savings,
Access to Credit & Lending Ser...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
IFC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, INVT RELATED, LOS ANGELES, CA, 100% OWNERSHIP, START DATE 6/12/2024, 200 HRS PER MONTH, 130 HRS DURING TRADING, FEE ONLY RIA.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
None

Experience


Current

November 6, 2024 - Present

IFC ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 11601 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1725, Los Angeles, CA 90025
RIA
CRD#: 332157
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 29, 2012 - November 13, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 29, 2012 - November 13, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - December 10, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - December 10, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

October 19, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

October 19, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

May 15, 2001 - October 22, 2007

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

May 2, 2001 - October 22, 2007

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

July 24, 2000 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 4, 1999 - July 25, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
IA
IFC ADVISORS LLC
IFC ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 332157 / SEC#: 801-130735

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2024 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
California
(11/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/27/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IA
IFC ADVISORS LLC
IFC ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 332157 / SEC#: 801-130735

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11601 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1725, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 596-1250
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IFC ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE (11/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,901
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,336,846,478

Red Flags


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Company Information


IFC ADVISORS LLC

Managing Director - Investments, Private Wealth Financial Advisor at IFC Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo AdvisorsCRD#: 332157Los Angeles, CA 90025

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