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Mark F. Saran

NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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CRD#: 6155443
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Professional summary


Mark Francis Saran, who also goes by Mark F Saran Jr, Mark Francis Saran Jr, Mark Francis Saran, is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 30 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark F Saran Jr | Mark Francis Saran Jr | Mark Francis Saran

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 24, 2023 - Present

NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 222 E. Wisconsin Ave Suite 102, Lake Forest, IL 60045
RIA
CRD#: 130132
Lake Forest, IL
Past

August 18, 2020 - February 2, 2022

JVM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 290327
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

July 12, 2018 - June 2, 2020

ALPHAMAX DISTRIBUTORS, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 8258
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

October 7, 2014 - July 18, 2018

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 7, 2014 - July 18, 2018

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 28, 2013 - September 26, 2014

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 28, 2013 - September 26, 2014

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

April 19, 2013 - August 5, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

March 13, 2013 - August 5, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NORTHBROOK, IL

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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NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 130132 / SEC#: 801-92175

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Terminated)

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
Illinois
(4/24/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/15/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/15/2017
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 11/20/2018
NFA Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm


NS
NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 130132 / SEC#: 801-92175

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
222 E. Wisconsin Ave Suite 102, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 375-4918
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts428
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 474,527,989

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Company Information


NORTH SHORE PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 130132Lake Forest, IL 60045

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