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Mark S. Howells

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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CRD#: 726921
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Professional summary


Mark Stephen Howells is a registered financial professional currently at M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Mark has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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. Zella OZ Fund LLC; Investment-related-Yes; 23350 N. Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255; Nature-Qualified Opportunity Fund; Position/Title- Managing Member; Start date- 8.25.23; Approximately 10 hours per month, 5 hours during trading hours; Description- Overall company management 2. 206 Clear Inc.; Investment-related-No; 23350 N. Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255; Nature-Development/Startup; Position/Title- Director/Owner; Start date- 1.18.23; Approximately 0 hours per month, 0 hours during trading hours; Description- Overall company management 3. MANAGING MEMBER OF MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, AN SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, HOURS VARY, DURING MARKET HOURS. 4. OWNER OF MS INSENTRA, LLC, A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ. INVESTMENT-RELATED, FOCUS ON FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. START DATE JANUARY 1, 2016. HOURS VARY. DURING MARKET HOURS. 5. MSH Zella LLC; Investment-related-No; 23350 N. Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255; Nature-Real Estate Holding Company; Position/Title- Member; Start date-5.1.2020; Approximately 10 hours per month, 0 hours during trading hours; Description- Overall company management 6. Park Ave Partners LLC; Investment Related- No; Scottsdale, AZ; Nature- Business Consulting; Position/Title- Member; Start date- 9.20.23; Approximately 20 per month, 4 during trading hours; Description- Consult with companies

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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

September 6, 2000 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
BD
CRD#: 104100
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

January 6, 2016 - December 31, 2024

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 157835
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 27, 1988 - September 11, 2000

PUGLISI & CO.

BD
CRD#: 19451
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 1988 - May 13, 1988

CHESTNUT HILL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 13286
Past

December 23, 1985 - April 26, 1988

DICKINSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 689
Past

July 25, 1983 - December 27, 1985

ROONEY, PACE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6218
Past

December 10, 1981 - August 11, 1983

MABON, NUGENT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2617
Past

September 24, 1981 - October 30, 1981

ROSS, STEBBINS INC.

BD
CRD#: 6381
Past

March 23, 1981 - September 30, 1981

JOHN MUIR & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2837

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/9/2007)
RR
Arizona
(9/11/2000)
RR
Arkansas
(11/9/2004)
RR
California
(9/8/2000)
RR
Colorado
(9/19/2000)
RR
Connecticut
(9/7/2000)
RR
Delaware
(8/19/2005)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/26/2005)
RR
Florida
(9/11/2000)
RR
Georgia
(9/12/2000)
RR
Idaho
(8/17/2005)
RR
Illinois
(9/7/2000)
RR
Indiana
(4/21/2005)
RR
Iowa
(6/18/2001)
RR
Kansas
(8/6/2001)
RR
Kentucky
(5/11/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(8/18/2005)
RR
Maryland
(4/12/2001)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/11/2000)
RR
Michigan
(8/25/2005)
RR
Minnesota
(9/13/2000)
RR
Mississippi
(8/26/2005)
RR
Missouri
(11/8/2004)
RR
Nebraska
(8/21/2001)
RR
Nevada
(9/21/2000)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/5/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(9/11/2000)
RR
New Mexico
(1/5/2007)
RR
New York
(9/18/2000)
RR
North Carolina
(8/14/2003)
RR
North Dakota
(7/16/2014)
RR
Ohio
(9/12/2000)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/5/2007)
RR
Oregon
(4/16/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/12/2000)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/9/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(6/24/2008)
RR
South Dakota
(9/6/2011)
RR
Tennessee
(8/17/2005)
RR
Texas
(8/8/2000)
RR
Utah
(3/13/2001)
RR
Vermont
(8/29/2005)
RR
Virginia
(10/30/2000)
RR
Washington
(9/6/2000)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/10/2003)
RR
Wyoming
(11/15/2005)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/27/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/28/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


MS
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100 / SEC#: , 8-52558

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(480) 563-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/11/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARK HOWELLS TRUST, DATED 6/25/1997, MARK HOWELLS TRUSTEEOWNER
SANTAMARIA, KATRINA PATRICIACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3248779
CRITES, MARCY ANNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)6346298
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR726921
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENTRUSTEE FOR MARK HOWELLS TRUST DATED 6/25/1997726921
JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2843281
KREIZENBECK, TARA LYNNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER7141895

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Company Information


M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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