Mark Pauwels has been Partner & Financial Advisor of Bay Pointe Wealth since February 2026, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Mark Pauwels holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Siena Heights University.
Bay Pointe Wealth, LLC is a New Baltimore, MI firm with $116M under management, 122 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its October 2026 filing.
Mark Pauwels started in the financial services industry in 2010, helping individuals create plans to support their financial goals. He primarily works with families in or nearing retirement, as well as high income earners looking to grow their wealth. Prior to establishing Bay Pointe Financial Management, he worked for nationwide, regional and small independent financial planning firms.
Mark Pauwels’ longest registration was 9 years at SPC (2016–2026). Before joining Bay Pointe Wealth in 2026, Mark Pauwels was registered through SPC and Waddell & Reed.
- Bay Pointe FinancialCurrent– present · under a yearNew Baltimore, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 340986
- SPC– · 9 yearsSt. Clair, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110692
- Waddell & Reed– · 2 yearsBirmingham, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 866
- Sagepoint Financial, Inc.– · under a yearSterling Heights, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 133763
- Hantz Financial Services, Inc.– · 2 yearsRomeo, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46047
Professional designations
Listed by Bay Pointe Wealth
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Mark Pauwels is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in May 2026.
- MichiganSince 29 May 2026
- TexasSince 29 May 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 11 September 2010 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 11 August 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Mark Frank Pauwels
- CRD
- 5797186
- Firm
- Bay Pointe Wealth · CRD 340986
- Role
- Partner & Financial Advisor
- Office
- 36631 GREEN STREET, New Baltimore, MI 48047
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- baypointefinancial.com
Where does Mark Pauwels work?
Mark Pauwels has been Partner & Financial Advisor of Bay Pointe Wealth, LLC since February 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Mark Pauwels a financial advisor?
Yes. Mark Pauwels has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan and Texas, through Bay Pointe Wealth since May 2026.
How many years of experience does Mark Pauwels have?
Mark Pauwels has 16 years in the financial industry, since October 2010, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Mark Pauwels passed?
Mark Pauwels has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2010. FINRA credited Mark Pauwels with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Mark Pauwels work before Bay Pointe Wealth?
Before Bay Pointe Wealth, Mark Pauwels was registered through Waddell & Reed, April 2014 to December 2016; Sagepoint Financial, Inc., July 2013 to March 2014; Hantz Financial Services, Inc., February 2011 to June 2013.
Where is Mark Pauwels based?
Mark Pauwels’ registered office is in New Baltimore, MI.
Is Mark Pauwels registered with FINRA?
No. Mark Pauwels has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Mark Pauwels’ record?
Search CRD 5797186 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Mark Pauwels’ full registration record.
