Mark P. Whitaker
RETIREMENT ADVICE LLC
Provo, UT 84664
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CRD#: 6407468
Professional summary
Mark Philip Whitaker, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT ADVICE LLC located in Provo, Utah.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
As retirement scholars, we recognize and implement tried and true methods of investing, but are constantly investigating new and better ways to maximize retirement income.
From our offices in beautiful Utah Valley, we create trusted, long-term relationships with our clients and their families, and help them navigate the different stages of retirement by providing sound financial advice and expertise.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Life Transitions
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Baby Boomers
High Net Worth Client Needs
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
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) Owner of rental properties. 2) Name of outside business: Instructor; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: Instructor at Brigham Young University;Description of the business: Mr. Whitaker is an instructor at Brigham Young University where he teaches a class about retirement. 0 hours a month are spent on this activity during trading hours. 6 hours a month are spent on this activity outside of trading hours. He receives less than $3,000 per year for this activity. ; Start date with business: 2021-02-01; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 6. Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2016
Experience
Current
April 3, 2023 - Present
RETIREMENT ADVICE LLC
Office #1: 412 W River's Edge Dr Suite 30, Provo, UT 84664RIA
CRD#: 325031
Provo, UT
Past
November 24, 2015 - March 31, 2023
PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 146349
OREM, UT
Past
November 24, 2014 - October 28, 2015
DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 155576
SOUTH JORDAN, UT
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
Hawaii(5/8/2025)
IAR
Utah(4/3/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
RA
RETIREMENT ADVICE LLC
RETIREMENT ADVICE LLC
CRD#: 325031 / SEC#:
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2025 Approved)Utah
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Contact information
Main Address
412 W River's Edge Dr Suite 30, Provo, UT 84664
Mailing Address
Phone number
(801) 228-0103
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 51 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,178,389 |
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