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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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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
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 6, 2000 - Present
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
Office #1: 23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255BD
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
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Alabama(1/9/2007)
RR
Arizona(9/11/2000)
RR
Arkansas(11/9/2004)
RR
California(9/8/2000)
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Colorado(9/19/2000)
RR
Connecticut(9/7/2000)
RR
Delaware(8/19/2005)
RR
District of Columbia(8/26/2005)
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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)
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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)
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Oklahoma(1/5/2007)
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Oregon(4/16/2003)
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Pennsylvania(9/12/2000)
RR
Rhode Island(10/9/2008)
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South Carolina(6/24/2008)
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South Dakota(9/6/2011)
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Tennessee(8/17/2005)
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Texas(8/8/2000)
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Utah(3/13/2001)
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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
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/28/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MARK HOWELLS TRUST, DATED 6/25/1997, MARK HOWELLS TRUSTEE | OWNER | |
| SANTAMARIA, KATRINA PATRICIA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 3248779 |
| CRITES, MARCY ANN | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP) | 6346298 |
| HOWELLS, MARK STEPHEN | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 726921 |
| HOWELLS, MARK STEPHEN | TRUSTEE FOR MARK HOWELLS TRUST DATED 6/25/1997 | 726921 |
| JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHANE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2843281 |
| KREIZENBECK, TARA LYNN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 7141895 |
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