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23yrs

Mark Yates

Financial advisor at Wealth Strategies Group

Mark Yates has worked in the financial industry for 23 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Newport Beach, California. After 16 years at Securities America Advisors and a year at Brookstreet Securities, Mark joined Wealth Strategies Group in 2026, a firm offering investment management. Mark holds the CFP® designation.

One of 1843 advisors with offices in Newport Beach, and one of 1660 fiduciaries.

Newport Beach, CA 92663CFP®Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience23 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?More experience than 67% of advisors nationwide
Office2901 W. Coast Hwy, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92663
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$930,248
Advisors at the firm2
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Wealth Strategies Group

Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutions

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Designations

CFP®

Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. Jun 2026 – now
  2. 2007 – 2023
    Securities America Advisors, Inc.Previously
  3. Apr 2006 – Jul 2007
    Brookstreet Securities CorporationPreviously

Questions to ask Mark

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  1. Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
  2. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  3. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Mark

How do I contact Mark?

Call Mark’s local office at (909) 899-2627 or the Wealth Strategies Group main office at (888) 848-4144, and ask for Mark Yates.

How long has Mark been a financial advisor?

Mark has been in the industry since 2004, about 23 years. More experience than 67% of advisors nationwide.

What licenses does Mark hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Mark a fiduciary?

Mark is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Mark paid?

Wealth Strategies Group reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains. Ask Mark for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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