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Mark C. Connell

FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS
Grapevine, TX 76051
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CRD#: 4260520
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Mark Christopher ConnellFINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS

Professional summary


Mark Christopher Connell is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC located in Grapevine, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Mark has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Business Name: Aion Retirement, DBA - Investment Related: Yes - Address: 920 S. Main Str Ste 197 Grapevine, TX 76051 - Nature of Business: Investment Advisory Activities through Regal Investment Advisors, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance and Annuity - Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative/Insurance Agent - Start Date: 12/8/2025 - Hours per month: 80 - Hours per month during trading hours: 4 - Duties: Provide financial and insurance services Business Name: PAGA LLC - Investment Related: No - Address: 1309 Coffeen Ave Ste 5434 Sheridan, WY 82801 - Nature of Business: Mgmt Services - Title or Relationship: Member - Start Date: 2022 - Hours per month: varies - Hours per month during trading hours: 0-2 - Duties: Providing business mgmt. services to client companies

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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

September 28, 2026 - Present

FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC

Office #1: 920 S. Main St. #197, Grapevine, TX 76051
RIA
CRD#: 119169
Grapevine, TX
Past

May 6, 2026 - September 30, 2026

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
Grapevine, TX
Past

May 17, 2007 - October 1, 2010

MARK-CHRISTOPHER

RIA
CRD#: 130375
ADDISON, TX
Past

February 14, 2006 - August 23, 2006

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30933
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 9, 2005 - May 24, 2007

CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 114539
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 7, 2005 - August 4, 2005

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10249
PLANO, TX
Past

May 26, 2004 - August 15, 2005

LOCHINVAR VII ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 130375
PLANO, TX
Past

May 30, 2003 - August 4, 2005

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 12, 2002 - June 13, 2003

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 23, 2001 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

October 3, 2000 - December 31, 2000

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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".
F&
FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE MASTERS CHOICE, INC. | SCOUT FINANCIAL GROUP | RYU FINANCIAL, INC | RETIREMENT INCOME BLUEPRINTS | PROFESSIONAL GROUP | NEW DAY FINANCIAL | NEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT CONSULTING | MIA SULAK | LFG FINANCIAL | KNOXVILLE RETIREMENT PLANNERS | JDR BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | FTA WEALTH ADVISORS | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, INC. | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS | CORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BROOKS, DAVID SCOTT

CRD#: 119169 / SEC#: 801-114688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2019 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2019 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/2/2026
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 6/20/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/18/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


F&
FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE MASTERS CHOICE, INC. | SCOUT FINANCIAL GROUP | RYU FINANCIAL, INC | RETIREMENT INCOME BLUEPRINTS | PROFESSIONAL GROUP | NEW DAY FINANCIAL | NEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT CONSULTING | MIA SULAK | LFG FINANCIAL | KNOXVILLE RETIREMENT PLANNERS | JDR BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | FTA WEALTH ADVISORS | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, INC. | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS | CORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BROOKS, DAVID SCOTT

CRD#: 119169 / SEC#: 801-114688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2019 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2019 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
12412 Powerscourt Drive Suite 25, St. Louis, MO 63131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 858-1122
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
71

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (1/29/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,736
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 506,245,828

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Company Information


FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC

CRD#: 119169Grapevine, TX 76051

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