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Mark Robert Bova

Mark Robert Bova

CFP®, CIMA®
LENITY FINANCIAL
Geneva, IL
·CRD# 3093543·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Robert Bova, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Mark R Bova, is a registered financial advisor currently at LENITY FINANCIAL, INC. located in Geneva, Illinois. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Mark has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Cashflow & Budgeting
  • Tax Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance

Specializations

ESG & Impact Investing
Divorce Planning
Business Exit & Succession Planning

Biography

Lisa Conrath-Bova and Mark Bova are the co-founders (wife/husband team) with more than 36 years combined experience collaborating with entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners to create an environment where you and your family can more easily achieve a financially sustainable and healthful lifestyle. Located at 25 N. River Lane, Suite 1157 in Geneva, they are compassionate and knowledgeable wealth managers whose process is rooted in financial planning. They can be reached at 630.948.3330, info@lenityfinancial.com, and...

Other Aliases

Mark R Bova

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2002
CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

LENITY FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 283440
RIA
1. 25 North River Lane Suite 1157, Geneva, IL 601342. 724 West State Street Suite A, Geneva, IL 60134
July 25, 2016 - Present
GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS·CRD# 105477
RIA
New York, NY
March 4, 2014 - September 30, 2015
GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 39805
BD
Chicago, IL
March 17, 2008 - September 30, 2015
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
RIA
Chicago, IL
June 27, 2007 - February 14, 2008
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
Chicago, IL
June 27, 2007 - February 14, 2008
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
RIA
Wheaton, IL
July 29, 2005 - April 26, 2007
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
BD
Wheaton, IL
February 2, 2005 - April 26, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Naperville, IL
March 26, 1999 - September 14, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
September 10, 1998 - September 14, 2004

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Current Firm

LENITY FINANCIAL, INC.
LENITY FINANCIAL, INC.

LENITY FINANCIAL, INC. | SIMPLY BETTER CHOICES, LLC

CRD#: 283440
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (7/25/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (5/11/2026 Conditional Restricted)

Contact Information

Main Address

724 West State Street Suite A, Geneva, IL 60134

Phone Number

(630) 948-3330

# of Employees

2

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

62

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$87,194,256

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Simply Better Choices, LLC., non-investment related, 221 Jefferson Street, Geneva, IL 60134, A health and wellbeing blog, none, partner, no relation to Lenity Financial, Inc. other than the common ownership, start date (02/2016), no time is spent during securities trading hours, I don't actively participate in this company.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
Illinois
(7/25/2016)
IAR
Texas
(5/26/2026)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2015About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Dec 2001About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2012About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Services Offered by Mark

  • Investment Management
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Cashflow & Budgeting
  • Tax Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance

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