Mark is the Co-Founder and an Investment Advisor Representative. He holds a B.S. from The University of Minnesota, has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). He brings more than 25 years of experience to his clients and his prior affiliations include Raymond James and American Express.
Our mission is to be the single resource for comprehensive financial advice and wealth management for successful executives, business owners and affluent individuals by completely serving their unique financial needs. Our clients rely on us to integrate and organize every aspect of their financial lives, eliminating the need to assemble multiple advisors on their own. Every client benefits from the advice of both partners and a dedicated service specialist.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 1998 | |
| No.of Employees: | 5-9 | |
| Name of Broker/Dealer: | LPL |
| Name of Custodial Firm: | Charles Schwab, Fidelity |
| States Licensed in: | CA, NV, OR, WA, AZ |
| Number of Years with Current Firm: | 24 |
| Work with the following types of clients: | Businesses, Individual Investors |
| Advisory Services Provided: | Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Advice & Consulting |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Options, Bonds, Mortgages & Real Estate, Annuities, Insurance, Alternative Investments, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Mutual Funds, Stocks, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Our Office, Via Phone, Your Home, Our Offices, Video Conference, Your Office |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: | Variable Life, Long Term Care, Variable Annuity, Life, Health, Annuity, Disability |
| Financial Organization Memberships: | Financial Planning Association (FPA) |
Firm Information |
| Firm's Number of Clients: | 100 |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Based |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $100,000 |
| Compensation Methods: | Flat Fee, Based on Assets |
| Fee % Based on Assets: | 1 |
| Hourly Rate: | $250 |
| Additional Details on Charges: | Asset management is based on your objective (current income or growth) with reduced rates for larger portfolio's. |
| Minimum Fee Charged for Managed Accounts: | $1500 |
| Minimum Fee Charged for Hourly Planning Accounts: | $1500 |
Board Positions |
| Organization : | Achungo Community Center, Kenya |
| Position : | Board Member |
| Duration : | 06/01/2021-Present |
Education |
| BS Business - Finance | University of Minnesota
- Minneapolis, MN 09/10/1986-11/10/1988 |
FAQs |
Why should I choose you as my financial advisor?Certified Financial Planner®, CFP®, 20 plus years experience |
What are your qualifications? What is your education background?Comprehensive planning |
How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services?Fee Basis |
If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something?No |
Will you be the only person working with me?Yes |
Disclosures |
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LPL ADV 2A https://www.lpl.com/content/dam/lpl-www/documents/disclosures/A58.pdf LPL WiserAdvisor Cash Solicitor Disclosure |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Registered Representative:
Yes
Investment Advisor Representative:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
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