Mark Wade Choate III
Investment Adviser Representative at Malaga COVE Capital, LLC
Professional summary
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Mark Wade Choate is an investment adviser representative with Malaga COVE Capital, LLC in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, where they have been registered since 2008. They have worked in the securities industry since 1995 and were previously registered with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.
Office
Advisors at this office: 3
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
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- RetiredMar 2007 – no end date reportedPalos Verdes, CA
- Malaga COVE Capital, LLCJul 2008 – no end date reportedPalos Verdes Estates, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Malaga COVE Capital, LLC
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
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Services the firm offers
Malaga Cove Capital manages a wide variety of investment accounts including brokerage accounts, trusts, and IRAs, and provides support for 401(k) rollovers, account maintenance, Required Minimum Distributions, and money movement. The firm also maintains relationships with CPAs and attorneys to connect clients with tax and estate planning professionals, and offers personalized reviews of financial situations.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$100M–$500M
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 3
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1
- Main office:
- Palos Verdes Estates, CA
- SEC file number:
- 801-69102
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Form ADV data as of February 13, 2026
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