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Mark A. Hughes

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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CRD#: 7177225
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Professional summary


Mark A Hughes is a registered financial professional currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Mark has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 25, 2024 - Present

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Cedar Rapids, IA
Past

February 17, 2020 - February 29, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Cedar Rapids, IA

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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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Iowa
(3/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/7/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/15/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 33025 (3/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NFGI HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING CORPORATION
BENNETT, RICHARD SCOTTCEO - CFO858716
BJORSETH, ERIK JOHNCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER4404352
CAIRNEY, STEPHEN MICHAELPRESIDENT3085019
KROUSIE, TRACEY LYNNCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4475482
REIGHARD-KEAN, VICKI LINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4238486

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,822
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,867,522,560

Disclosures


Arbitration1
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/26/2025
Cover Page
09/26/2024
11/22/2023
12/28/2022

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Company Information


NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 44181Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

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