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Mark K. Pyles

GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES
Summerville, SC
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CRD#: 7441908
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Professional summary


Mark Kurt Pyles is a registered financial advisor currently at GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Summerville, South Carolina.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Mark has worked at 1 firm .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. College of Charleston, not investment related, 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424. Director of the School of Business Investment Program, oversee the administration of a student-conducted program of student managed funds, as well as external investment education related events (e.g., symposiums, panels, etc.). Began this role January 2013. Does not have investment discretion. Will average 5 hours per week with typical activities not occurring during trading hours. On occasion may have events that occur during trading hours; however, has no investment discretion and conducts no trading activities. 2. General Partner (owner), MKP Consulting, not investment discretion related, 101 Blue Bonnet St., Summerville, 29483. General consulting services, such as producing or verbally disseminating educational materials on financial and investment topics related to academic areas of expertise. These can include presentations, textbooks, articles, speaking engagements, and other educational opportunities. Typically does not exceed 5 hours per month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 10, 2021 - Present

GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 115015
Summerville, SC

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GC
GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
GCA | GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | GREENWOOD CAPITAL | GCA WEALTH | GCA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 115015 / SEC#: 801-60493

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2001 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.

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IAR
South Carolina
(11/10/2021)

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Current Firm


GC
GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
GCA | GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | GREENWOOD CAPITAL | GCA WEALTH | GCA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 115015 / SEC#: 801-60493

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
425 Main Street Suite 100, Greenwood, SC 29646-2741
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 3181, Greenwood, SC 29648-3181
Phone number
(864) 941-4049
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025_8_4 FORM ADV 2A AND 2B (8/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts706
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,668,008,480

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Company Information


GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 115015Summerville, SC

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