AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
MG

Mark A. Gelbman

STRATEGIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS
URBANDALE, IA 50322
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4533497
MG

Professional summary


Mark Andrew Gelbman, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Urbandale, Iowa.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Mark has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
Business Name: ADVISORS EXCEL POSITION: BGA Relationship NATURE: Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 02/17/2022 ADDRESS: 2950 SW McClure Rd., Topeka KS 66614 DESCRIPTION: Fixed insurance, including annuities and providing referrals to the Medicare Sales Team at Advisors Excel. Business Name: AIG/AMERICAN GENERAL POSITION: Marketer NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/06/2022 ADDRESS: 2919 Allen Pkwy, Houston TX 77019 DESCRIPTION: To be an agent of AIG/American General for the purpose of selling their Single Premium Immediate Annuity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Mark Andrew Gelbman's 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®
CLU®

Experience


Current

August 1, 2023 - Present

STRATEGIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 12130 Meredith Drive Suite 210w, Urbandale, IA 50322
RIA
CRD#: 327745
URBANDALE, IA
Past

April 30, 2021 - July 7, 2023

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Clive, IA
Past

April 30, 2021 - July 7, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Clive, IA
Past

October 12, 2011 - April 12, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
West Des Moines, IA
Past

October 3, 2011 - April 12, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
West Des Moines, IA
Past

August 19, 2011 - October 3, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 19, 2011 - October 3, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 30, 2009 - August 16, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 28, 2009 - August 16, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 21, 2008 - March 5, 2009

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 21, 2008 - March 5, 2009

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 21, 2007 - July 3, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BOONE, IA
Past

December 21, 2007 - July 3, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BOONE, IA
Past

December 18, 2007 - December 20, 2007

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 2, 2002 - December 19, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BOONE, IA
Past

June 19, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 19, 2002 - December 19, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BOONE, IA

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
Iowa
(8/1/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/24/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/1/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SW
STRATEGIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC
STRATEGIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 327745 / SEC#:

Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2023 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2023 Conditional Restricted)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
12130 Meredith Drive Suite 210w, Urbandale, IA 50322
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 443-9567
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts196
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,075,550

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


STRATEGIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 327745Urbandale, IA 50322

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Mark Gelbman

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


RS
Rajpreet SanghaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
IAR
RR
Tracy, CA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics