Mark T. Flowers
PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS
SAN MATEO, CA 94401-2492
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CRD#: 5717806
Professional summary
Mark Tracy Flowers, CFP®, who also goes by Mark Tracy Flowers Jr, Mark Flowers, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS, INC. located in San Mateo, California and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in San Mateo, California.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mark Tracy Flowers Jr | Mark Flowers
Other business activities
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1. COLLABORATIVE GROUP SAN MATEO COUNTY Position: Group Participant Nature: Networking Group Investment Related: No Hours: 5 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 1/1/2020 Address: 424 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2492 Description: Collaborative group is a networking group under which we share ideas and commonalities around divorce related topics. I am a participant in the group. 2. PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS, INC Position: Sales/Service Nature: Investment Advisory Investment Related: Yes Hours: 152 Securities Trading Hours: 8 Start Date: 10/1/2012 Address: 424 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2492 Description: Provide investment advice/recommendation and financial planning guidance for existing clietns on a fee basis. Provide hourly consultations for individuals and couples in divorce situations who need to financially dissolve their marriage. 3. SECOND SATURDAY DIVORCE WORKSHOPS Position: Regional Leader Nature: 501�,©(3) non-profit Investment Related: No Hours: 10 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 4/13/2018 Address: 424 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2492 Description: Offer general financial planning ideas related to divorce. All presentation materials have been SAI approved. If anyone wants investment or financial planning related advice, they are funneled into our RIA process. 4. MARK FLOWERS, CDFA Position: Owner Nature: Sole Proprietorship Investment Related: No Hours: 30 Securities Trading Hours: 20 Start Date: 8/14/2024 Address: 424 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2492 Description: Collect financial data and provide financial balance sheets and cash flow reports relative to the client's total marital estate for divorce purposes. Provide financial disclosures (CA regulation) with client's provided info if requested. Analyze current data sets to provide options for both marital asset and income division. Sometimes separate property calculations need to be done for retirement account contributions, stock vesting, or real estate holdings. Documents securely loaded and housed in eMoney. Financial projections are housed there too. Consulting is done on per hour basis and client is welcome to transition to an asset based model when divorce is complete. 5. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER Position: Insurance Sales Nature: Sole Proprietorship Investment Related: No Hours: 2 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 9/1/2009 Address: 424 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2492 Description: Provide guidance and implementation of the insurance products listed above, if appropriate for the client relationship.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
October 30, 2012 - Present
PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS, INC.
Office #1: 424 N San Mateo Dr Ste 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2492RIA
CRD#: 111905
SAN MATEO, CA
Current
June 14, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 424 N San Mateo Dr Ste 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2492RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
October 9, 2012 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
April 4, 2012 - January 4, 2013
AMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 153540
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
August 25, 2010 - March 8, 2011
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
August 25, 2010 - March 8, 2011
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
October 7, 2009 - August 24, 2010
FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1027
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PP
PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS, INC.
PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS, INC.
CRD#: 111905 / SEC#: 801-110209
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2017 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2017 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
RR
Arizona(6/14/2024)
IAR
California(10/30/2012)
RR
California(6/14/2024)
RR
Florida(6/14/2024)
RR
Iowa(1/17/2025)
RR
Nevada(6/13/2025)
RR
Washington(6/14/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PP
PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS, INC.
PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS, INC.
CRD#: 111905 / SEC#: 801-110209
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2017 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
424 North San Mateo Drive Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94401-2491
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 548-9800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4
SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 458 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 276,099,525 |
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