Mark was the first representative to join forces with David Wood when he started Gateway.

Experienced in 401(k), Profit Sharing and 403(b) plans, small business retirement plans including SIMPLE IRA and 401(k) for the small business (even down to sole practitioners).

While pursuing a degree at the University of Connecticut, Mark was an ROTC Cadet and anticipated serving in the Army as an officer during the Vietnam War. One of his many roles was to serve as “Survivor’s Assistance Officer” where he found himself with grieving widows explaining their government benefits and assisting with funeral arrangements. After graduating from UCONN with a B.A. from the School of Business, Mark assumed the family business, White House Liquors, before handing it over to his younger brother, “Crazy Bruce”.

Before joining Gateway Financial in 1995, Mark earned his Chartered Life Underwriter certification. Since then, he has placed a specialty on 401k and Simple IRA plans for business owners. Mark spent a great deal of his time devoted to Horizon’s multi-faceted facility for special needs children on The Board of Directors. He was also instrumental in developing the ‘Teacher of The Year” award program for the City of Hartford.

Mark also holds the position of President of the Greater Hartford Probus Club, as well as past President of Probus National. The Probus Club is a civic organization that devotes its time towards helping people with special needs.

Mark resides in Avon with his lovely wife Ellie of 58 years, with whom he loves to travel. They have two daughters, Roberta & Dana and 3 granddaughters.  Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA BrokerCheck.