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Michael Marks

31 Years of Experience
Houston, TX
1 DisclosureBroker

Michael Marks is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Houston, TX, with 31 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28221 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.

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Location

20333 State Hwy 249, Ste 200, #266, Houston, TX, 77070

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
August 2022
Settled
Other Business Activities

Michael operates under the DBA Alliant Retirement and Investment Services for his LPL business. This activity is investment-related and conducted at the reported business location.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Previous Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
February 2015 - November 2024 · 9 yrs 9 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
February 2015 - November 2024 · 9 yrs 9 mos
Hancock Investment Services, INC.Broker
January 2012 - February 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Hancock Investment Services, INC.
January 2012 - February 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo
LPL Financial LLC
May 2005 - January 2012 · 6 yrs 8 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
May 2005 - January 2012 · 6 yrs 8 mos
CUNA Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
May 2002 - May 2005 · 3 yrs
CUNA Brokerage Services, INC.
May 2002 - May 2005 · 3 yrs
Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, L.L.C.Broker
May 2001 - May 2002 · 1 yr
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
April 2001 - May 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo
Compass Brokerage, INC.Broker
December 2000 - April 2001 · 4 mos
Bank United Securities CORP.Broker
March 2000 - December 2000 · 9 mos
Bisys Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
February 1997 - March 2000 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Olde Discount CorporationBroker
June 1996 - January 1997 · 7 mos
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
January 1996 - December 1996 · 11 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
February 1995 - June 1995 · 4 mos
Sunamerica Securities, INC.Broker
July 1994 - December 1994 · 5 mos
State Registrations11 states
CAFLILMEMONCNJNMNYTXWI
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