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Mark B. Branson

CORNERSTONE CAPITAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
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CRD#: 4733722
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Professional summary


Mark Bradford Branson BRAD, who also goes by Mark B Branson Brad, Mark Branson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE CAPITAL, INC. located in Palo Alto, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Mark has worked at 2 firms .

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark B Branson Brad | Mark Branson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Mark Bradford Branson BRAD's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 11, 2006 - Present

CORNERSTONE CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 200 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
RIA
CRD#: 105396
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

December 2, 2003 - May 2, 2008

RCM

RIA
CRD#: 109640
SAN FRANCISCO, 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".
CC
CORNERSTONE CAPITAL, INC.
CORNERSTONE CAPITAL, INC. | PETERSON FLYNN & DINSMORE INC | PETERSEN FLYNN & DINSMORE INC

CRD#: 105396 / SEC#: 801-13945

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/1978 Approved)

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
(12/11/2006)
IAR
Texas
(5/13/2013)

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Current Firm


CC
CORNERSTONE CAPITAL, INC.
CORNERSTONE CAPITAL, INC. | PETERSON FLYNN & DINSMORE INC | PETERSEN FLYNN & DINSMORE INC

CRD#: 105396 / SEC#: 801-13945

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/1978 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Homer Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 566-9650
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CORNERSTONE CAPITAL FORM ADV PART 2A - MARCH 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts273
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,263,121,796

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Company Information


CORNERSTONE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 105396Palo Alto, CA 94301

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