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Mark A. Callahan

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS
DALLAS, TX
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CRD#: 4544576
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Professional summary

Mark Alan Callahan is a registered financial advisor currently at APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 10, 2019 - Present

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167626
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 3, 2016 - May 3, 2018

ESPOSITO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143710
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 5, 2010 - March 15, 2016

CAPIS

BD
CRD#: 7551
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 2, 2010 - July 19, 2011

VTRADER PRO, LLC

BD
CRD#: 131920
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 15, 2007 - May 17, 2010

CAPIS

BD
CRD#: 7551
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 27, 2004 - July 31, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP

RIA
CRD#: 105068
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 27, 2004 - July 31, 2006

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 2002 - September 30, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 19, 2002 - September 30, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
AC
APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | BLUE LINE INVESTING, LLC

CRD#: 167626 / SEC#: 801-107723

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2016 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2015 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 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
Alabama
(11/1/2022)
IAR
Texas
(5/10/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/6/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/3/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 1/10/2012
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/22/2009
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/16/2002
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

AC
APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | BLUE LINE INVESTING, LLC

CRD#: 167626 / SEC#: 801-107723

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2016 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2015 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
314 Magnolia Avenue Suite 200, Fairhope, AL 36532
Mailing Address
Phone number
(251) 517-7198
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APTUS ADV PART 2A 12.31.2025 (1/2/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts9,347
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,856,216,354

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Company Information

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 167626Dallas, TX

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