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Mark Lloyd Griffin

Advisor at Raymond James & Associates — Columbus, IN

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

52 years

Location

Columbus, IN

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Raymond James & Associates

Institution

Total advisors

5,810

Across 937 offices

Clients per advisor

88 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$788,879 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Mark Griffin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Columbus, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of advisory work, he serves as President of the Cherry Hills Village Police Foundation and is a board member of CSB Holdings Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by research, multiple portfolio management styles, and a network of affiliates.

Client services

Based on Raymond James & Associates

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Please see note in schedule d - miscellaneous

Expertise

Based on Raymond James & Associates

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James & Associates

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fixed (flat) dollar fee available for planning services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services Program quarterly fixed fees.

Commissions

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Project-based

Hourly Fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally charged up to $400 per hour.

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Fee-only: Hourly fees generally up to $400 per hour; Fixed (flat) fees available for planning services.

Location

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Columbus, IN

Columbus IN

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Colorado · Indiana · Texas

Work history

52 years of industry experience

Raymond James & Associates, INC

2018 - Present • 8 years

Denver, CO

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Denver, CO

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC

2011 - 2016 • 5 years

Denver, CO

Wells Fargo Investments, Llc

2001 - 2011 • 10 years

Denver, CO

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 65

Columbus, IN

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Series 63, Series 65

Columbus, IN

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Series 63

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Series 66

Columbus, IN

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Craig K

Series 63, Series 66

Columbus, IN

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Jalene H

CFP®, Series 65

Columbus, IN

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