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Mark Howard Joslyn

Investment Adviser Representative at ESI Financial Advisors

Chicago, ILCRD #6879930Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
8 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Mark Howard Joslyn is an investment adviser representative with ESI Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, where they have been registered since 2020. They have worked in the securities industry since 2018 and were previously registered with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois
Broker:
15 states and territories

California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 12/3/2019
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/17/2018

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

ESI Financial AdvisorsCurrent
3/10/2020 – Chicago, IL
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
7/17/2018 – 12/20/2019Des Plaines, IL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Violet Media, LLC
    Jan 2013 – Jan 2018Chicago, IL
  2. Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
    Jun 2018 – Dec 2019Fairfield, IA
  3. Wealth Planners, LLC
    Jan 2018 – Dec 2019Des Plaines, IL
  4. Unemployed
    Jan 2020 – Mar 2020Chicago, IL
  5. National LIFE Group
    Mar 2020 – no end date reportedChicago, IL
  6. Equity Services Inc
    Mar 2020 – no end date reportedMontpelier, VT

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About ESI Financial Advisors

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$10,000
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • $1 to $1,000,0001.00%
  • $1,000,001 to $2,500,0000.75%
  • $2,500,001 to $4,999,9990.60%
  • $5,000,000 to $10,000,0000.50%

+1 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services for financial professionals, including operations support, compliance collaboration, business development resources, sales and marketing resources, software integration, and advisory services.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Broker-dealerRegistered Investment AdviserFinancial Professional SupportBusiness DevelopmentComplianceAdvisory ServicesOperationsNational Life Group Affiliate

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
532
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Montpelier, VT
Founded:
1968
SEC file number:
801-41722

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Form ADV data as of July 1, 2026

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