Careers at Marks Wealth Management
Marks Wealth Management is a Forbes-recognized advisory practice building the next generation of wealth management professionals. Explore our open positions and learn what drives the team behind the firm.
Current Opportunities
Client Associate
The Client Associate role is a full-time, on-site position based in Ellicott City, MD. In this role, the Client Associate supports advisors by preparing client meeting materials, maintaining accurate client records, and assisting with account setup, transfers, and ongoing service requests.
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The Financial Advisor role is a full-time, on-site position based in Ellicott City, MD. This role focuses on fostering and maintaining long-term client relationships by providing personalized financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services.
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Marks Wealth Management | Forbes Magazine Nationally Ranked RIA
Portfolio Manager Internship
Chartered Market Technician® | CMT / CFA Preferred
- Analyze financial markets and individual securities to support portfolio decisions
- Assist in the design and implementation of client asset allocation strategies
- Develop proficiency with institutional trading and analytical platforms
- Support ongoing rebalancing of the firm’s global asset allocation portfolios
Sales & Marketing Internship
- Engage proactively with prospective clients to support firm growth initiatives with opportunity for performance-based commission
- Assist in the execution of integrated marketing campaigns and events
- Support outbound communications, including email and phone outreach
- Contribute to website enhancements and branded client experience initiatives
Financial Planning Internship
(Certified Financial Planner® | CFP Track)
- Support the development of comprehensive, goals-based financial plans
- Maintain and update client financial data as circumstances evolve
- Prepare materials for client review meetings, including projections and planning analyses
- Participate in client meetings and gain exposure to the full wealth management process
Client Associate Internship
- Serve as a frontline resource to help ensure an exceptional client experience
- Coordinate team calendars and support firm-wide scheduling priorities
- Prepare client communications for annual reviews and prospect meetings
- Respond to client inquiries regarding account information and service requests
- Deliver high-touch service with precision, professionalism, and discretion
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How We Work as a Team
Boutique Culture, Institutional Capabilities
A five-person team backed by institutional-grade research, active portfolio management, and a planning framework built for high-net-worth households.
Direct Mentorship from Firm Leadership
Every team member works alongside the firm’s founder, portfolio manager, and principal planner. Career development here is built into the daily work, not reserved for annual reviews.
Meaningful Equity in Your Career
We invest in credentialed professionals and offer a trajectory that rewards those who help grow the practice, including an ownership track for senior producers.
A Client Base That Expects Excellence
Our clients are high-net-worth individuals and families who expect active stewardship of their wealth. The standard is high, and the work reflects it.
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We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes for the work we do on behalf of our clients.
What We Stand For at Marks Wealth Management
Our clients’ best interests always come first.
We are a client-focused, independent, fiduciary wealth management firm, which means that every recommendation we make is driven by your goals and what is in your best interest.
Your Interests First
As fiduciaries, every decision we make is guided by what serves you and your family best.
Long-Term Partnership
We focus on building relationships designed to last. We aim to be involved in your life as it evolves and your financial needs change.
Thoughtful, Informed Decisions
We ensure that every recommendation reflects both your priorities and current market conditions by combining structured planning and active market insight.
Direct, Personal Access
You work directly with a team that knows your situation and is always available to answer questions or give advice.
Meet The Team
Charles N. Marks
Founder and CEO
Recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for 2025/2026, Charles Marks founded Marks Wealth Management in 2020 on a principle he carried from his first role as an intern at Merrill Lynch at age 20: his clients' best interests come first. He leads the firm's strategy today with the same conviction, building long-term relationships with clients who become friends and family.
Catherine Jackson, CFP®
Principal Financial Planner
Catherine leads the firm's financial planning work, building and guiding plans for clients across retirement, Social Security optimization, and long-term wealth strategy. She earned her CFP® designation in 2019 and has been with the firm since 2016, making her one of the longest-tenured members of the team.
Taylor A. Marks
Managing Director
Taylor oversees client relationships, compliance, and the firm's operational direction. Every piece of content and every client-facing detail passes through her review before it reaches the outside world. She sets the standard for how the firm presents itself and how clients experience the relationship.
Finnian P. Devine, CMT®
Portfolio Manager
Finnian is one of the youngest Chartered Market Technicians in the country. He works alongside Charles Marks conducting daily portfolio monitoring and market analysis, bringing technical analysis skills to the firm's active management approach.
Richard T. Gloekler
Associate Advisor
Richard guides prospective clients through the firm's planning process, ensuring every new relationship starts with personal attention from the very first conversation. He joined Marks Wealth Management as an intern before moving into a full-time advisory role.