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Mark Barkasy

ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES
Vernon, CT 06066
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CRD#: 4334575
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Professional summary


Mark Barkasy, who also goes by Mark Barkasy Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Vernon, Connecticut.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark Barkasy Jr

Other business activities


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(1) EMBARK FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE PARTNERS, LLC; 220 Hartford Turnpike, Second Floor, Vernon, CT 06066; INSURANCE SALES; PRESIDENT/OWNER; INVESTMENT RELATED; 125 HRS/MO, 125 HRS DURING TRADING. (2) Manchester Public School, Manchester High School, 134 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester CT, 06040 Not Investment Related. Track Official,1-2 hrs per week during trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 26, 2018 - Present

ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 220 Hartford Turnpike Suite 5, Vernon, CT 06066Office #2: 220 Hartford Turnpike Suite 5, Vernon, CT 06066
RIA
BD
CRD#: 36956
Vernon, CT
Current

February 26, 2018 - Present

ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 220 Hartford Turnpike Suite 5, Vernon, CT 06066
RIA
BD
CRD#: 36956
Vernon, CT
Past

June 29, 2011 - February 13, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
MANCHESTER, CT
Past

June 23, 2011 - February 13, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
MANCHESTER, CT
Past

January 12, 2009 - June 23, 2011

ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17443
MANCHESTER, CT
Past

January 12, 2009 - June 23, 2011

ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17443
MANCHESTER, CT
Past

September 17, 2008 - January 21, 2009

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
ROCKY HILL, CT
Past

August 28, 2008 - January 21, 2009

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
ROCKY HILL, CT
Past

September 13, 2004 - June 4, 2008

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
CROMWELL, CT
Past

August 16, 2004 - June 4, 2008

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
CROMWELL, CT
Past

February 16, 2001 - January 3, 2002

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT

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".
SB
ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BANKS AND BROWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | TURNER FINANCIAL | TULSATAXDEPOT.COM | ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ST BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SOUTH TEXAS WEALTH | SCHERSHELWEALTH.COM | PULLEN FINANCIAL | MFCENTER.COM | KESSLER FINANCIAL | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS OF KANSAS CITY | BISHOP INSURANCE

CRD#: 36956 / SEC#: 801-113763, 8-47566

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2018 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

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.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(2/26/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(2/26/2018)
IAR
Florida
(2/28/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SB
ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BANKS AND BROWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | TURNER FINANCIAL | TULSATAXDEPOT.COM | ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ST BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SOUTH TEXAS WEALTH | SCHERSHELWEALTH.COM | PULLEN FINANCIAL | MFCENTER.COM | KESSLER FINANCIAL | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS OF KANSAS CITY | BISHOP INSURANCE

CRD#: 36956 / SEC#: 801-113763, 8-47566

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2018 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1609 West Main St., Russellville, AR 72801
Mailing Address
1609 West Main St., Russellville, AR 72801
Phone number
(479) 967-1200
Established
Arkansas since 03/24/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
109

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PT 2 02-01-2024 (1/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ROBERT KEENAN REVOCABLE TRUSTOWNER
CELI, MARK EDWARDOPTIONS PRINCIPAL1676074
DYER, SHARON JANEASSISTANT FINOP AND MUNI PRINCIPAL1456415
KEENAN, ROBERT JRCEO, CCO, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT KEENAN TRUST2000976

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts841
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 130,472,570

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6

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Company Information


ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 36956Vernon, CT 06066

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