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Mark T. Shelby

VERTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Williamsburg, VA
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CRD#: 5304995
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Professional summary


Mark Thomas Shelby, AIF®, who also goes by Mark Tomas Shelby, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark Tomas Shelby

Other business activities


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Mark Shelby, Sole Proprietor; Williamsburg, VA; Investment Related; INSURANCE AGENT; Fixed Insurance Sales; APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS per month DURING MARKET HOURS; Started 02/2006. ECA Marketing and Annuity Gator; coach/trainer for new investment advisors. approximately 5 hrs a week outside business hours. Radius Tax, LLC; Investment related; Williamsburg, VA; Tax advise and book keeping; Managing Member; 09/2025; 10 hours per month; 10 hours during business hours.

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Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

March 23, 2011 - Present

VERTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 154953
Williamsburg, VA
Past

December 20, 2021 - February 22, 2024

AAG CAPITAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 188
Williamsburg, VA
Past

January 27, 2010 - September 2, 2010

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
CHESAPEAKE, VA
Past

January 2, 2008 - March 19, 2008

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3641
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

December 7, 2007 - March 19, 2008

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3641
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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
Louisiana
(9/20/2021)
IAR
Texas
(1/7/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(3/23/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/3/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/14/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 12/20/2021
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VW
VERTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SHELBY, MARK THOMAS | VERTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VERTICAL INVESTMENTS, LLC | VERTICAL INVESTMENTS | VERICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 154953 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2012 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2022 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Williamsburg, VA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 499-1119
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


VERTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 154953Williamsburg, VA

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