More about Mark

Mark has been an entrepreneurial force in the financial industry since 2011, when he co-founded Illinois-based RXR Capital. In 2017, he launched 1031 DST Advisor, followed by the acquisition of TADA Wealth Advisors in 2019—expanding his vision into a full-service financial firm now operating under Thornwood Financial.

With a deep commitment to transparency and education, Mark helps clients build and understand personalized investment and wealth preservation strategies. He believes strongly in empowering clients with knowledge about the investment strategies they use, prioritizing accountability every step of the way. His core philosophy? “I manage your risk, not your money.”

A strategic thinker and master communicator, Mark holds a degree in Interdepartmental Communications from Elmhurst College (IL). He is also licensed with Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), and Series 65 (Uniform Investment Advisor Law) certifications.

Mark lives in St. Charles, IL, with his wife Kathleen, two teenage stepdaughters, and their beloved beagle. A passionate baseball fan and cigar aficionado, he also has a love for classic cars and unwinds with spy novels when he’s not analyzing the stock market.