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Mark Kelly

University Financial Strategies, LLC · Raleigh, North Carolina

Mark Kelly is a fee-only financial advisor at University Financial Strategies, LLC in Raleigh, North Carolina, who holds the CFP credential. Mark focuses on tax planning, estate & legacy planning and retirement planning. University Financial Strategies, LLC reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Specialties

Who they serve

  • Pre-retirees

Facts

FirmUniversity Financial Strategies, LLC
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Works virtuallyYes
Assets under management$15.2M across 130 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in NC, TX · CRD 2287975
Exams passedSeries 66 (2009) · Series 63 (2014)
Firm size1 employee
Disclosures None reported
Websiteuniversityfinancialstrategies.com
LinkedInProfile

How Mark's firm compares

  • University Financial Strategies, LLC's average account is about $117,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 130 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in North Carolina

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Questions about Mark

Is Mark Kelly a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Mark Kelly is listed in the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Mark's firm.

How does Mark charge for financial advice?

Mark's firm, University Financial Strategies, LLC, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Does Mark work with clients virtually?

Yes. University Financial Strategies, LLC says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

Where is Mark Kelly based?

Mark Kelly is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What does Mark specialize in?

Mark's specialties include tax planning, estate & legacy planning and retirement planning. Mark works with pre-retirees.

What credentials does Mark Kelly hold?

Mark Kelly holds the CFP credential.

Is Mark Kelly registered with the SEC?

Yes. Mark Kelly is registered as an investment adviser representative in NC and TX (CRD 2287975), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

How much does University Financial Strategies, LLC manage?

University Financial Strategies, LLC reports $15.2M across 130 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Mark Kelly?

Through Mark's website, universityfinancialstrategies.com.

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