Charles Marks
MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CEO | Portfolio Manager
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
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CRD#: 5784332
Professional summary
Charles Marks, who also goes by Charles Neal Marks, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Charles has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
Forbes Magazine ranked Charlie #4 in 2020’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor and #46 in 2020’s Top-In-State Wealth Advisor list for the state of Maryland. Charlie has a proven track record of strong financial performance with his clients. Since launching their list, Forbes Magazine has recognized Charlie every year including ranking him as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in 2018 and 2019 and as a Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
His team provides personalized investment advice for select Fortune 500 company employees, affluent families, corporate executives, and retirees. He holds a Series 7 registration, Series 66 registration, and insurance license in addition to a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from Salisbury University, Perdue School of Business. His education, experience, certifications and daily commitment all contribute to his ability to update portfolios and manage investments for each individual client.
Charlie enjoys spending his personal time with his fiancé Taylor Achille and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Additionally, he is an avid Ravens fan who looks forward to watching the games with his close friends and family. He is also an early riser who commits himself to regular morning workouts to ensure his body and mind can withstand the long hours of each day. Overall, his ability to balance his family and work-life has been integral to his success.
Charlie enjoys having a personal connection with his clients. He is very appreciative of his network of great people that have become very close friends and family.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Financial planning
Philanthropic services
Trust & estate planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
300K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Charles Neal Marks
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 18, 2020 - Present
MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 11690 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042RIA
CRD#: 310534
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Past
October 21, 2015 - September 23, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
October 21, 2015 - September 23, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
November 23, 2011 - October 20, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
September 19, 2011 - October 20, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CORNERS ADVISORS, LLC | MARKS WEALTH, LLC | MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 310534 / SEC#: 801-119442
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2020 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Maryland(9/18/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/1/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CORNERS ADVISORS, LLC | MARKS WEALTH, LLC | MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 310534 / SEC#: 801-119442
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
11690 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 934-1199
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5
SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 974 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 382,988,422 |
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Company Information
MARKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CEO | Portfolio ManagerCRD#: 310534Ellicott City, MD 21042TRUST BUT VERIFY
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