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Marcus Gregory Hennen

Advisor at Equitable Advisors — San Diego, CA West Bernardo Drive

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

29 years

Location

San Diego, CA 92127

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Equitable Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

4,633

Across 966 offices

Clients per advisor

16 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$570,841 High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

Marcus Hennen is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors since 2026. He previously worked at SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc. for 20 years and LPL Financial LLC for 28 years. He also provides financial planning and consulting services through SharMarc Financial Advisors, an independent registered investment advisor firm he has operated since 2006. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, primarily operating through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Equitable Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Equitable Advisors

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization

Occupation focus

Based on Equitable Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Equitable Advisors

Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: 0.20% to 2.50% annually (varies by program and asset level; see product-specific minimum and maximum fees) $0+: Financial planning fixed fees: $250 - $25,000 for new plans; $250 - $12,500 for reviews $0+: Financial planning hourly fees: $100 - $400 per hour

Commissions

Variable life and annuity sales commissions and renewal commissions are received in brokerage capacity, not advisory fees.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees may range from $250 to $25,000 for new clients; follow-on plan review fees generally range from $250 to $12,500; hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour. Fee-only: Fee-based financial planning services are offered, including fixed and hourly fees as noted above.

Location

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San Diego, CA West Bernardo Drive

16855 West Bernardo Drive, Suite 250

San Diego CA 92127

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

California

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Equitable Advisors, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

New York, NY

SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc.

2006 - 2026 • 20 years

San Diego, CA

LPL Financial LLC

1998 - 2026 • 28 years

San Diego, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Skyler S

Series 66

Cardiff, CA

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning

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Series 63, Series 65, Series 7

Carlsbad, CA

Stirlingshire Investments

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Series 65

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Income planning Active portfolio management
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Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning
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Clair L

Series 63, Series 65

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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John M

Series 65

Poway, CA

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Technology Professional
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