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Mark Wayne Ford

Advisor at SPC — Altoona, PA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

33 years

Location

Altoona, PA

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SPC

Enterprise

Total advisors

478

Across 263 offices

Clients per advisor

64 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$192,080 Very Low

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Mark Ford is a financial advisor with SPC in Altoona, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Parkland Securities since 2014 and has been with SPC since 2004. Ford serves as Vice President and board member of the Altoona Chapter of AMBUCS, a nonprofit organization that assists people with mobility disabilities. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice primarily through managed account programs and third-party partnerships.

Client services

Based on SPC

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

Expertise

Based on SPC

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on SPC

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Segmented financial plans up to $750; comprehensive plans up to $10,000; ongoing consulting fees capped at $600/month ($1,800/quarter) unless approved otherwise

Percentage

$0 - $500,000 or below: 2.50% (negotiable) $500,001 - $750,000: 1.75% (negotiable) $750,001 - $1,000,000: 1.50% (negotiable) $1,000,001+: 1.25% (negotiable)

Commissions

Commissions earned by registered representatives on securities transactions and insurance product sales (e.g., annuities), separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Up to $300 per hour for financial planning; up to $50 per hour for staff time

Subscriptions

Ongoing consulting services charged as recurring flat fee; capped as noted above

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fee of $30 for SIGMA Managed Accounts; may apply to accounts below $20,000

Location

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Altoona, PA

Altoona PA

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

33 years of industry experience

Parkland Securities

2014 - Present • 12 years

Ann Arbor, MI

Spc

2004 - Present • 22 years

Ann Arbor, MI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Gary V

Series 65

Duncansville, PA

Vimcor

Gary Vassalotti is a financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Vimcor in Duncansville, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at SGA & Associates and Vassalotti Investment Management Corporation, where he has been involved since 1998. Outside of advising, he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping services, and computer consulting focused on web page development. Vassalotti Investment Management Corporation offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, equity research, and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension plans. The firm uses a bottom-up fundamental analysis approach with proprietary valuation models to construct tax-efficient, customized portfolios and also provides tax preparation, payroll processing, and computer services as part of its integrated client support.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy
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Richard L

Series 63, Series 65

Altoona, PA

Luchini Financial LLC

Richard Luchini is the principal advisor at Luchini Financial LLC in Altoona, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2011 to 2022. He is also the creator and host of a financial podcast launched in 2023. Luchini Financial LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $14 million in discretionary assets and customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities with a long-term investment orientation complemented by fundamental and technical analysis.

Wealth management General retirement planning Social Security optimization
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Joseph Z

Series 65

Altoona, PA

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

Joseph Zappia is a financial advisor at Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Venn Financial Solutions and Venn Wealth & Benefit Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Zappia owns and operates Zappia Insurance, an insurance business established in 2005, and runs Zappia Multi-Media, where he works as a cinematographer and video editor. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based Pennsylvania registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using unified managed accounts, model allocations, and third-party managers, while also offering ERISA fiduciary services to plan sponsors.

Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Altoona, PA

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

Robert Knox is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in financial planning and advisory services. He is affiliated with Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2008, and previously operated Knox Financial from 2005 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Knox owns and operates Venn Financial Solutions, a business offering insurance and financial planning services. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing unified managed accounts, pre-selected model allocations, and third-party manager recommendations.

Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael S

Series 63, Series 66

Altoona, PA

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

Michael Schultz is a financial advisor at Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Venn Wealth since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Schultz is licensed to sell insurance as an independent agent, dedicating up to 10% of his time to this activity. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and employs unified managed accounts and pre-selected model allocations, with ongoing supervision and quarterly reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Amy D

Series 63, Series 65

Altoona, PA

Kooman & Associates

Amy Delauter is a financial advisor at Kooman & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. for ten years, overlapping with her tenure at Kooman & Associates since 1999. Kooman & Associates serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $472 million across about 308 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, implementing customized asset allocations that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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