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Mark E. Howell

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 4236378
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Professional summary


Mark Edward Howell is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
1) NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Soccer Referee INVESTMENT- RELATED:No ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:299 Jonestown Rd. Winston Salem, NC YOUR POSITION OR TITLE:Server NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Volunteer START DATE:1/1/1998 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH:10 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:0 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS:Soccer official for college high school and youth independent agent since 1998 COMPENSATION :Yea 2) NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:OSO Eats INVESTMENT- RELATED:No ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:299 Jonestown Rd Winston Salem, NC 27104 YOUR POSITION OR TITLE:Server NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Private Business START DATE:5/1/2018 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH:2 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:0 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS:Server for restaurant COMPENSATION :Yes 3) NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Members Trust Company INVESTMENT- RELATED:Yes ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:14025 Riveredge Dr. Suite 280, Tampa, FL 33637 YOUR POSITION OR TITLE:Trust Liaison Officer NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Private Business START DATE:2/1/2004 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH:5 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:5 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS:Trust services and asset management. COMPENSATION :Yes 4) NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Truliant Federal Credit Union INVESTMENT- RELATED:Yes ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Winston Salem, NC 27103 YOUR POSITION OR TITLE:Financial Advisor NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Financial Institution START DATE:9/11/2013 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH:1 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:1 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS:Preparation of credit union IRA forms; no actual transactions performed COMPENSATION :No

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 2, 2023 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC
Past

July 10, 2019 - January 20, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Winston-Salem, NC
Past

July 10, 2019 - January 20, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Winston-Salem, NC
Past

August 29, 2018 - July 18, 2019

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

February 13, 2018 - July 18, 2019

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

August 19, 2002 - December 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Past

August 19, 2002 - December 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 21, 2002 - August 28, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WINSTON - SALEM, NC
Past

September 27, 2000 - August 28, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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.

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RR
Florida
(9/11/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/20/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AXA PARTNERS, A BUSINESS UNIT OF AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900 / SEC#: , 8-42123

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


Main Address
8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 314-2137
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
DURSO, ALFRED JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2546771
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

Disclosures


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Company Information


EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900Charlotte, NC 28262

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