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Mark S. Arola

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
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CRD#: 6600487
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Professional summary


Mark Steven Arola is a registered financial advisor currently at BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Pleasanton, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1.) AROLA ASSOCIATES, INC; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 4725 FIRST STREET, SUITE 215, PLEASANTON, CA 94566; INSURANCE SALES; OWNER & PRESIDENT; START DATE 01/2007; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES. 2) RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 1363 BORDEAU ST. PLEASANTON, CA 94566; 2 RENTAL PROPERTIES; START DATE: 07/1984; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; WIFE MANAGES ALL ASPECTS OF RENTAL BUSINESS. 3) STONERIDGE MARKETING GROUP; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 4725 FIRST STREET, SUITE 215, PLEASANTON, CA 94566; OWNER; PRESIDENT; START DATE: 01/01/2021; APPROX 0 HR/SMONTH; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; ESTABLISH BUDGETS AND ALLOCATE FUNDS TO VARIOUS MARKETING PROGRAMS. 4) BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 4725 FIRST ST. STE 215, PLEASANTON, CA 94566; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; 03/2025; 160HRS/MONTH, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS 5) E.A. BUCK INSURANCE DBA E.A. BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 55 MERCHANT STREET SUITE 2100, HONOLULU, HI 96813; INSURANCE AGENT; 03/2025; 160HRS/MONTH, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS

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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

March 12, 2025 - Present

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 4725 First St. Ste 215, Pleasanton, CA 94566
RIA
CRD#: 322138
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

August 17, 2020 - June 13, 2025

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
Pleasanton, CA
Past

April 17, 2019 - September 16, 2020

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

January 7, 2016 - April 23, 2019

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
Pleasanton, CA

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".
BW
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | JOHN INGRAHAM, LLC | E. A. BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 322138 / SEC#: 801-126075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2022 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(3/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


BW
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | JOHN INGRAHAM, LLC | E. A. BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 322138 / SEC#: 801-126075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4600 S. Syracuse Street Suite 650, Denver, CO 80237
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 210-6567
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
66

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,982
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 565,377,646

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/03/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024

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Company Information


BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 322138Pleasanton, CA 94566

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