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Mark Garbacik

President/Chief Compliance Officer at Old Oak Financial Planning in Brighton, MI

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Mark Garbacik is President/Chief Compliance Officer of Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc., an investment adviser managing $160M, and works from its Brighton, MI office. Mark Garbacik has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Old Oak Financial Planning since 3 December 2009, has 16 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 6, Series 24, Series 7 and Series 63.

16
Years in industry
16
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Mark Garbacik has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Old Oak Financial Planning since January 2022, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns 75% or more of the firm. Mark Garbacik studied at the College for Financial Planning.

Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc. is a Brighton, MI firm with $160M under management, 264 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Mark Garbacik is President/Owner of Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc. He has been in the financial services profession since 1989 and in investment and retirement planning since 1999. His experience also includes five years in 401(k), profit sharing and pension administration and five years in banking and finance.

  1. – present · 16 years
    Brighton, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122500

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Old Oak Financial Planning

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Mark Garbacik is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from December 2009; the most recent is Florida, in January 2015.

  • FloridaSince 20 January 2015
  • MichiganSince 3 December 2009

Examinations

Series 6330 June 1992
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 728 May 1992
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 2422 June 1988
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 69 July 1986
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Mark Edward Garbacik
CRD
1522425
Firm
Old Oak Financial Planning · CRD 122500
Role
President/Chief Compliance Officer
Office
7077 FIELDCREST DR., SUITE 400, Brighton, MI 48116
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
December 2009
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Mark Garbacik work?

Mark Garbacik has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc. since January 2022.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 9 March 2026

Is Mark Garbacik a financial advisor?

Yes. Mark Garbacik has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida and Michigan, through Old Oak Financial Planning since December 2009.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Mark Garbacik have?

Mark Garbacik has 16 years in the financial industry, since December 2009, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Mark Garbacik passed?

Mark Garbacik has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 24, Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in July 1986.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Mark Garbacik based?

Mark Garbacik’s registered office is in Brighton, MI.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Mark Garbacik registered with FINRA?

No. Mark Garbacik has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Mark Garbacik a CFP?

Old Oak Financial Planning lists Mark Garbacik with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Mark E Garbacik CFP biography, oldoakfinancial.com

How can I verify Mark Garbacik’s record?

Search CRD 1522425 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Mark Garbacik’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Old Oak Financial Planning

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1522425, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc., filed 9 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Old Oak Financial Planning team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.