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Mark A. Compton

COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
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CRD#: 4132908
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Professional summary


Mark Alan Compton, who also goes by Mark A. Compton, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark A. Compton

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.
(1) 11/18/2008: Compton Family Foundation - Community, Civic and Charitable Board - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 1% Time Spent (2) 12/16/2009: Compton Grand Children's Trust FBO Layla Compton - Trustee - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 1% Time Spent (3) 12/16/2009: Compton Grand Children's Trust FBO Sadie Compton - Trustee - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 1% Time Spent (4) 06/21/2010: M&M Properties of Chesapeake, LLC - Real Estate Rental - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 3% Time Spent (5) 10/08/2010: MAC Descendants Trust- Act in a Fiduciary Capacity - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 1% Time Spent - Successor Co-Trustee (6) 10/08/2010: BWC Descendants Trust - Act in a Fiduciary Capacity - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 1% Time Spent - Successor Co-Trustee (7) 03/21/2013: Compton 2011 Irrevocable Trust - Trustee - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 1% Time Spent (8) 10/31/2013: Happy Wheel, LLC - Manager - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 1% Time Spent (9) 8/28/2017: PSC Automotive Group, LLC - Not Investment Related - 4918 W. Highway 74, Indian Trail, NC 28110 - For-Profit Board Member - Started 08/15/2017 - 2 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. (10) 9/5/2017: Little Wheel, LLC - Investment Related - 1 Columbus Center, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 - Real Estate Rental - Co-manager - Started 08/16/2017 - 1 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. (11) 9/5/2017: Big Wheel, LLC - Investment Related - 1 Columbus Center, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 - For-Profit Board Member - Co-Manager - Started 08/15/2017 - 10 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading.

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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

April 29, 2016 - Present

COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1 Columbus Center 283 Constitution Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
CRD#: 281732
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

January 2, 2009 - May 27, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

January 2, 2009 - March 28, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

October 11, 2000 - January 6, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NORFOLK, VA
Past

May 12, 2000 - January 6, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NORFOLK, VA

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".
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COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
COMPTON MCCULLEY & CO., LLC | COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281732 / SEC#: 801-107239

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2016 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
Texas
(3/20/2018)
IAR
Virginia
(4/29/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/17/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/1/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
COMPTON MCCULLEY & CO., LLC | COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281732 / SEC#: 801-107239

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Columbus Center 283 Constitution Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 351-0741
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP ADV PART 2A 3.26.25 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts507
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 720,063,815

Red Flags


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Company Information


COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281732Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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