Mark Beck,

With more than 30 years of experience in investment research and asset allocation, Mark helps clients optimize their portfolios based on their individual risk profiles and long-term objectives. He combines psychology and economics to understand how emotional, cognitive and social factors influence financial decisions and market behaviors and help his clients avoid common missteps to create positive financial outcomes.

Mark earned a BA in advertising from Michigan State University and an MBA in Finance from Wayne State University. He also holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist^™ and Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor^™ designations. Prior to joining Raymond James, he served in several senior roles at Comerica Financial Advisors, Ameriprise, Comerica Securities and Comerica Wealth Management.

Originally from the Detroit area, Mark lives in Shelby Township, Michigan with his wife, Susan, and enjoys landscaping in his free time. He is the father of two adult children, Peter and Rachael.

Accredited Asset Management Specialist^™, AAMS^® and the AAMS^® logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.