Mark has been in the financial planning business for over 40 years. “I’ve seen a lot come and go, and this helps give me perspective on what can work and what often does not.” Mark initially gained perspective as a manager of other planners, though now prefers working with clients directly because he learned that he prefers getting to know his clients and their families.
Mark grew up in Richfield in a family he simply describes as “wonderful.” He and his parents and older brother eventually moved Colorado Springs, where he was quite active in high school sports. Mark went on to college in Santa Barbara, California where, like many students do, he eventually ran out of money. His parents had moved back to Minnesota, and given his finances, he moved back too, successfully earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota. He then went on to earn a Master of Divinity degree from United Seminary in New Brighton, Minnesota.