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Mark W. Stephens

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CRD#: 4472630
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Professional summary


Mark Wesley Stephens was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Prior to being barred, Mark had worked at 4 firms, which includes EMERALD VENTURES LLC, TRINITY SECURITIES INC., PREMIER GROUP INC., PINNACLE PARTNERS FINANCIAL CORPORATION.

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Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Experience


Past

July 20, 2009 - February 2, 2010

EMERALD VENTURES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141966
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

November 19, 2008 - April 22, 2009

TRINITY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44857
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 15, 2008 - November 17, 2008

PREMIER GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47346
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 11, 2008 - June 12, 2008

PINNACLE PARTNERS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145523
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 6, 2005 - July 20, 2005

PREMIER GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47346
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

March 1, 2002 - May 13, 2005

PREMIER GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47346
SAN ANTONIO, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/14/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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EMERALD VENTURES, LLC
EMERALD VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 141966 / SEC#: , 8-67420

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/12/2011
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 04/06/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BELLION, MATTHEW CLEMENTCEO/PRESIDENT3008648
TEAHAN, JAMIE MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT4124200
MUSE, JAMES RICHARD JR.CCO/VICE PRESIDENT4522112
AMSBERRY, RICHARD FCFO/FINOP2917504

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Company Information


EMERALD VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 141966

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