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Paul Benson Marks

Paul B. Marks

TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS
Hoover, AL 35244
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CRD#: 4948330
Paul Benson Marks

Professional summary


Paul Benson Marks, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Hoover, Alabama and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC; Investment Related; 2000 Southlake Park, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35244; Registered Investment Adviser (RIA); Wealth Adviser; Start Date 02/2019; 200 hours per month with most hours per month occurring during trading hours; My business activities with the RIA are client meetings, reviews, financial planning and billing/accounting functions. >> JP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC; Investment Related; 1713 Taliaferro Trail, Montgomery AL 36117; Real Estate Management; Member/Owner; Start Date 01/2017; 5 hours per month with no hours per month occurring during trading hours; LLC created to purchase our Birmingham and Montgomery offices through. JP Property Management collects monthly rent from TrueWealth Advisors in each location. In addition, JP Property Management space to other non-securities related businesses. >> EVERNEST LLC; Non-Investment Related; 1701 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209; Other; Owner; Start Date 12/2018; No hours per month; No duties - I am only one of the owners. >> THE MARKS FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 09/15/2014; Investment Related; Birmingham, AL; Other; Trustee; Start Date 09/2014; 5 hours per month with 1 hour per month occurring during trading hours; Serve as trustee for our family trust. Name of outside business: Peep and Squeak Farms, LLC; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 3665 Coaling Road Sylacauga AL 35151 United States; Description of the business: Peep and Squeak Farms, LLC is a farm engaged in the planting, pruning and picking of various varieties of fruit trees.; Position Title: Owner; Responsibilities Duties: Paul Marks' duties are planting, pruning, cultivation and fruit picking.; Start date with business: 2024-07-12; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 25;

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2014

Experience


Current

February 2, 2019 - Present

TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2000 Southlake Park Suite 200, Hoover, AL 35244
RIA
CRD#: 298838
Hoover, AL
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1713 Taliaferro Trail, Montgomery, AL 36117Office #2: 2000 Southlake Park Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35244
BD
CRD#: 13572
Montgomery, AL
Past

April 10, 2009 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Montgomery, AL
Past

April 3, 2009 - January 31, 2019

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Montgomery, AL
Past

June 23, 2006 - March 30, 2009

WEALTHSPIRE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106259
MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Past

June 22, 2005 - October 10, 2005

GREENBOOK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 131563
TALLAHASSEE, FL

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".
TA
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BENEFIT PLANNERS, INC. | WILLIAMSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS OF HUNTSVILLE, LLC | GRANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 298838 / SEC#: 801-114236

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2018 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Alabama
(2/2/2019)
RR
Alabama
(2/20/2025)
RR
Arizona
(2/20/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
California
(2/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/20/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(2/20/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/6/2019)
RR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Washington
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BENEFIT PLANNERS, INC. | WILLIAMSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS OF HUNTSVILLE, LLC | GRANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 298838 / SEC#: 801-114236

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 Southlake Park Suite 200, Hoover, AL 35244
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 588-4800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC - ADV PART 2A (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,439
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 438,937,842

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298838Hoover, AL 35244

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