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Justin M. Marcus

FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS
Silver Spring, MD
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CRD#: 5558923
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Professional summary


Justin Michael Marcus is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Justin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Justin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE 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.
1.) GRATUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 10644 WEYMOUTH STREET, BETHESDA, MD 20814; INVESTMENT ADVISING; OWNER/FOUND; START DATE 06/2019; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES. 2.)GRATUS STAFFING, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 11810 GRAND PARK AVE., SUITE 500, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852; STAFFING AGENCY; DIRECTOR; 09/23/2019; 120 HOURS/MONTH; 100 HOURS DURING TRADING; BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTING IN FINDING CANDIDATES FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES. 3) Big 4 Talent, Inc. non-investment related, same address as branch, Online staffing platform, CEO, start 11/2023, 30 hours per month, 10 hours per month during trading.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

July 15, 2021 - Present

FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 309709
Silver Spring, MD
Past

June 12, 2019 - July 7, 2021

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
BETHESDA, MD
Past

January 23, 2018 - June 6, 2019

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

April 11, 2012 - June 6, 2019

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

November 20, 2008 - December 31, 2011

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
PIKESVILLE, MD

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".
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FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ARCHER WEALTH PLANNING | WESTLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNITED SUCCESS BUSINESS ADVISORY LLC | TURMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | TRUVIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS | TIMBER POINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SJ BOYLE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | SERENITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RAPPS & ASSOCIATES | PFS ADVISORS, LLC | NEXT HORIZON ADVISORS, LLC | NETWORK 1 FINANCIAL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | JOSHPE FINANCIAL | ISAAC FINANCIAL | HORIZON PRIVATE WEALTH | GRATUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS WEALTH PARTNERS | FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | COPA WEALTH STRATEGIES | COMPASS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | CLEARPATH FINANCIAL | BE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | AWS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 309709 / SEC#: 801-119354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2020 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
Maryland
(7/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/15/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ARCHER WEALTH PLANNING | WESTLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNITED SUCCESS BUSINESS ADVISORY LLC | TURMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | TRUVIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS | TIMBER POINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SJ BOYLE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | SERENITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RAPPS & ASSOCIATES | PFS ADVISORS, LLC | NEXT HORIZON ADVISORS, LLC | NETWORK 1 FINANCIAL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | JOSHPE FINANCIAL | ISAAC FINANCIAL | HORIZON PRIVATE WEALTH | GRATUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS WEALTH PARTNERS | FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | COPA WEALTH STRATEGIES | COMPASS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | CLEARPATH FINANCIAL | BE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | AWS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 309709 / SEC#: 801-119354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7301 Mission Road Suite 326, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 222-8862
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
69

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PORTFOLIO MANAGER'S WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,774
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,212,196,068

Red Flags


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Company Information


FORTIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 309709Silver Spring, MD

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