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Mark A. May

BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Georgetown, DE 19947
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CRD#: 7785535
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Professional summary


Mark Allen May, who also goes by Mark May, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Georgetown, Delaware.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Mark has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark May

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. Ballast & Associates, LLC; Investment related; Address: 33 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; Tax Preparation Services; Clerical worker; Clerk; Start date: 03/01/2022; 20 hours a month; 4 hours during trading hours; tax preparation client services. 2. People's Place. Non-Investment related; Address: 1129 Airport Road, Milford, DE 19963. Non-Profit, People's Place identifies the social & mental health needs of Delawareans & facilities the provision of these services. Board Member. Start date: 04/2024; 2 hours a month; 0 hours during trading hours; Serves on board of directors, helping to oversee & provide guidance to the organization.

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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

July 19, 2023 - Present

BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 33 The Circle, Georgetown, De 19947, Georgetown, DE 19947
RIA
CRD#: 304430
Georgetown, DE

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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BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BFACFP, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 304430 / SEC#: 801-117158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Delaware
(7/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/16/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BFACFP, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 304430 / SEC#: 801-117158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
535 N. Church St. Suite 205, West Chester, PA 19380
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 266-7281
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 276,381,883

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Company Information


BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 304430Georgetown, DE 19947

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