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Mark E. Gade
EFS ADVISORS
Minnetonka, MN 55343
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CRD#: 6480293
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Professional summary
Mark Eric Gade is a registered financial advisor currently at EFS ADVISORS located in Minnetonka, Minnesota and ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Mark has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Mark Gade LLC, INV, Ferndale, MN, 55372, Tax Purposes and Pass-Through Entity, Owner, 11/13/2024, Minimal, approximately 2 inv hrs/mo for administrative tasks, 1-2 trading hrs, Mark Gade LLC is established for tax purposes to facilitate compensation for 1099 employee services. It functions as a pass-through entity for business-related activities associated with EFS Advisors. The LLC does not engage in any separate or additional business activities beyond this function. There is no direct compensation.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 4, 2016 - Present
EFS ADVISORS
Office #1: 12301 Whitewater Drive #145, Minnetonka, MN 55343RIA
CRD#: 115211
Minnetonka, MN
Current
April 25, 2015 - Present
ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12301 Whitewater Drive #145, Minnetonka, MN 55343RIA
BD
CRD#: 140393
Minnetonka, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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EA
EFS ADVISORS
EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS
CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2004 Approved)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2004 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2004 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.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
IAR
Arizona(3/27/2024)
RR
Arizona(8/20/2024)
RR
Colorado(7/11/2025)
IAR
Colorado(7/11/2025)
RR
Florida(7/12/2023)
IAR
Florida(3/25/2024)
IAR
Kansas(7/11/2025)
RR
Minnesota(8/15/2015)
IAR
Minnesota(1/4/2016)
IAR
Missouri(3/5/2024)
IAR
New Mexico(3/6/2024)
IAR
North Carolina(3/6/2024)
RR
Washington(3/5/2024)
IAR
Washington(3/5/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(3/5/2024)
IAR
Wisconsin(3/6/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
EA
EFS ADVISORS
EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS
CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2004 Approved)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2004 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2004 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
1995 East Rum River Drive S, Cambridge, MN 55008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(763) 689-9023
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
59
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 29,714 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,271,853,092 |
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