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.
- – present · 16 yearsBrighton, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122500
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
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 30 June 1992 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 28 May 1992 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 22 June 1988 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 9 July 1986 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- 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
- Firm bio
- oldoakfinancial.com
Where does Mark Garbacik work?
Mark Garbacik has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Old Oak Financial Planning, Inc. since January 2022.
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.
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.
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.
Where is Mark Garbacik based?
Mark Garbacik’s registered office is in Brighton, MI.
Is Mark Garbacik registered with FINRA?
No. Mark Garbacik has no current broker registration.
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.
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.

