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Mark G. Taylan

EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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CRD#: 4418749
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Professional summary


Mark Genaro Valencia Taylan, who also goes by Mark G. Valencia Taylan, Mark Taylan, is a registered financial advisor currently at EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Morgan Hill, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Mark has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark G. Valencia Taylan | Mark Taylan

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.
Mark Taylan has the following Outside Business Activities: He is an insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies. In this capacity Mr. Taylan may recommend securities, insurance, or other products, and receive commissions and other compensation if products are purchased through any firms with which Mr. Taylan is affiliated. Thus, a potential conflict of interest may exist between the interests of Mark Taylan and those of the advisory clients. However, clients are under no obligation to act upon any recommendations of Mr. Taylan or affect any transactions through Mr. Taylan if they decide to follow the recommendations. Mr. Taylan is managing director of Advisors 360 LLC. In this role he provides business development services to various entities. He spends approximately 20 hours a month in the exercise during market and non-market hours. Mr. Taylan is as advisor to the executive board of FAREPA, Silicon Valley, Inc., a 501(c)6 non-profit organization that provides industry education, networking and a unified voice for real estate professionals. He receives no compensation for this role and devotes approximately 2 hours a month to this activity. Mark Genaro Valencia Taylan receives 25% of his compensation from the above listed Outside Business Activities.

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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 20, 2018 - Present

EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 355 Woodview Avenue Suite 300, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
RIA
CRD#: 160180
Morgan Hill, CA
Past

September 21, 2016 - May 1, 2018

SOWELL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 127145
Morgan Hill, CA
Past

September 5, 2014 - January 3, 2017

CONCERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 141253
MORGAN HILL, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - August 22, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - August 22, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

September 12, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

September 12, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

July 16, 2009 - September 5, 2012

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
MORGAN HILL, CA
Past

July 15, 2009 - September 5, 2012

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
MORGAN HILL, CA
Past

February 16, 2007 - July 16, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

February 16, 2007 - July 16, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

May 14, 2002 - February 20, 2007

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
MORGAN HILL, CA

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".
EC
EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ADVISORS 360 | WESTERN FINANCIAL | PRIMROSE HILL CAPITAL | MAPLE PARK MANAGEMENT, LLC | HANNA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | CAPITAL ADVISORS 360, LLC | CAPITAL ADVISORS 360

CRD#: 160180 / SEC#: 801-129635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2024 Terminated)

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
California
(4/20/2018)
IAR
Texas
(4/24/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


EC
EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ADVISORS 360 | WESTERN FINANCIAL | PRIMROSE HILL CAPITAL | MAPLE PARK MANAGEMENT, LLC | HANNA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | CAPITAL ADVISORS 360, LLC | CAPITAL ADVISORS 360

CRD#: 160180 / SEC#: 801-129635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Eastsound, WA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(360) 317-4688
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2A 2B BROCHURE EASTSOUND J PIETSCH 10.25 (10/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts450
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 167,704,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


EASTSOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 160180Morgan Hill, CA 95037

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