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Mark Andrew Sifling

Mark A. Sifling

SIMPLE LIFE FINANCIAL
El Cerrito, CA
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CRD#: 4080932
Mark Andrew Sifling

Professional summary

Mark Andrew Sifling, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SIMPLE LIFE FINANCIAL located in El Cerrito, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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.
Blu Pagoda LLC d/b/a Collabry; not investment related; 5820 Woodland Road, Des Moines, IA 50312; management consulting; principal consultant; started 09/29/2020; approximately 80 hours per month; approximately 80% of this time is spent during securities trading hours; management consulting to financial firms

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Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

May 7, 2007 - Present

SIMPLE LIFE FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 142992
El Cerrito, CA
Past

April 1, 2005 - June 29, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 30, 2003 - June 29, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 7, 2000 - June 6, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
California
(5/7/2007)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/31/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/13/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/6/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/9/2002
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

SL
SIMPLE LIFE FINANCIAL
K183 ENTERPRISES LLC | SIMPLE LIFE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 142992 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
El Cerrito, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(510) 526-4407
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts96
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 27,854,783

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Company Information

SIMPLE LIFE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 142992El Cerrito, CA

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