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Mara L. Kossoff
VANGUARD MARKETING
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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CRD#: 6522269
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Professional summary
Mara Leigh Kossoff, CFP®, who also goes by Mara Kossoff, Mara L Kossoff, is a registered financial professional currently at VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mara is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Mara has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Mara Kossoff | Mara L Kossoff
Other business activities
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1. APW CAPITAL; ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY; INVESTMENT RELATED; BROKER DEALER; Registered Assistant; 2/2022; TIME DEVOTED CORRESPONDS TO RIA; ASSOCIATE. 2. YellowWood Wealth Solutions, investment related, 1523 Elizabeth Ave Suite 210 Charlotte NC 28204, RIA, Associate, 12/1/21, 100% of time, create financial plans and relationship manager.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
July 7, 2025 - Present
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
Office #1: 1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
February 8, 2022 - May 16, 2025
APW CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43814
Charlotte, NC
Past
December 2, 2021 - May 14, 2025
TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168256
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
August 29, 2018 - December 21, 2021
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106715
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 18, 2018 - December 21, 2021
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(7/8/2025)
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Alaska(7/8/2025)
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Arizona(7/8/2025)
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Arkansas(7/8/2025)
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California(7/8/2025)
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Colorado(7/8/2025)
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Connecticut(7/8/2025)
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Delaware(7/8/2025)
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District of Columbia(7/8/2025)
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Florida(7/8/2025)
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Georgia(7/8/2025)
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Hawaii(7/8/2025)
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Idaho(7/8/2025)
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Illinois(7/8/2025)
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Indiana(7/8/2025)
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Iowa(7/8/2025)
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Kansas(7/8/2025)
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Kentucky(7/8/2025)
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Louisiana(7/8/2025)
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Maine(7/8/2025)
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Maryland(7/8/2025)
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Massachusetts(7/8/2025)
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Michigan(7/8/2025)
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Minnesota(7/8/2025)
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Mississippi(7/8/2025)
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Missouri(7/8/2025)
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Montana(7/8/2025)
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Nebraska(7/8/2025)
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Nevada(7/8/2025)
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New Hampshire(7/8/2025)
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New Jersey(7/8/2025)
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New Mexico(7/8/2025)
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New York(7/8/2025)
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North Carolina(7/7/2025)
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North Dakota(7/8/2025)
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Ohio(7/8/2025)
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Oklahoma(7/8/2025)
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Oregon(7/8/2025)
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Pennsylvania(7/8/2025)
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Puerto Rico(7/8/2025)
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Rhode Island(7/8/2025)
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South Carolina(7/8/2025)
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South Dakota(7/8/2025)
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Tennessee(7/8/2025)
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Texas(7/8/2025)
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Utah(7/8/2025)
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Vermont(7/8/2025)
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Virgin Islands(7/8/2025)
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Virginia(7/8/2025)
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Washington(7/8/2025)
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West Virginia(7/8/2025)
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Wisconsin(7/8/2025)
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Wyoming(7/8/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
VM
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
VANGUARD BROKERAGE SERVICES | VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
CRD#: 7452 / SEC#: , 8-21570
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
100 Vanguard Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
Mailing Address
5951 Luckett Court Suite A1, El Paso, TX 79932-1882
Phone number
(610) 669-1000
Established
Pennsylvania since 04/21/1977
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC. | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BENCHENER, MATTHEW JOHN | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CEO-DESIGNEE | 5569805 |
| BENDL, JOHN WESLEY | DIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 6931980 |
| BISORDI, JOHN | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL | 7526828 |
| BOATENG, AMMA ACHEAMPOMAA | DIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 4677078 |
| BRANCATO, MATTHEW CLARK | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT | 6220380 |
| JAMES, JOHN MARK | DIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 5594356 |
| PANTALONE, SALVATORE L JR | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2887373 |
| PETTY, DAVID | VICE PRESIDENT | 5684895 |
| STEWART, MARC CHRISTOPHER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2688699 |
| TRETTER, MATTHEW ANTHONY | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5956530 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 48 |
| Arbitration | 8 |
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