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Mark Foster

32 Years of Experience
Alamo, CA
4 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Mark Foster is a registered investment advisor at Nwf Advisory Services INC, based in Alamo, CA, with 32 years of industry experience. Mark operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 6,671 clients with $3.8B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
108 advisors
Number of Clients
6,671 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$573K average
Assets Under Management
$3.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5.5K

NWF Advisory Services offers several investment management programs. Fees are negotiable and vary depending on the program and the amount you invest. Here's a summary of the maximum fees for each program:

  • Advisor Managed Portfolios (Wrap Account): Fees range from 0.775% to 2.10% depending on the amount invested.
  • Advisor Managed Portfolios (Non-Wrap Account): Fees range from 0.775% to 2.10% depending on the amount invested.
  • Model Portfolios Program: 1.00% to 1.50% depending on the amount invested.
  • SMA and UMA Program: 1.00% to 1.50% depending on the amount invested.

These fees cover advisory services and transactions. Additional fees may apply. Each financial advisor negotiates their own fee schedule.

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
May 2018
Settled
Customer Dispute
March 2018
Denied
Customer Dispute
February 2014
Settled
Customer Dispute
May 2012
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Mark sells and services group health insurance and other insurance products including fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. He also rents out his prior personal residence and owns MBFS Inc., an entity established to pass through business expenses, dedicating a few hours per week to it.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Nwf Advisory Services INC
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
March 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
The Ameriflex Group
March 2024 - July 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos
Principal Securities, INC.
October 2006 - April 2024 · 17 yrs 6 mos
Principal Securities, INC.Broker
December 1994 - April 2024 · 29 yrs 4 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
July 1993 - October 1994 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations29 states
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Exams
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