G. Mark Penland II, LUTCF

Executive Vice President & Managing Director

Phone: 770-512-5105
Fax: 770-512-5154
E-mail: penland_mark@nlvmail.com

"There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles."  -Stephen Covey
 

Mark Penland is Executive Vice President and Managing Director of NFSG. Since beginning his financial services career in 1993, Mark has come to understand the dedication and hard work required for a leadership role in the industry. He draws from an extensive management background including: Director of Business Development at Fox/Everett, Vice President of Sales at Brown and Brown Insurance and Sales Manager at Combined Insurance.

At NFSG, Mark is responsible for managing a team of financial professionals, developing effective training programs and managing firm growth and production through recruitment and retention strategies. Those who have worked with Mark commend his guidance and mentorship. Through personal attention and motivation Mark helps his team members to thrive and truly enjoys seeing each individual succeed.

In his personal practice, Mark specializes in working with individuals on retirement and retirement distribution planning. He is driven by his belief that, "when values are clear, decisions are easy". Mark’s main goal is to help clients clearly identify and understand their values and motivations. He believes his duty is to help clients sort through the financial noise and abundance of information in order to help make sound financial decisions based on their values and goals. Mark also works closely with small business owners in the area of enterprise risk management. He uses a total needs approach when working with business owners that utilizes a cooperative effort with other professionals to devise a comprehensive plan which looks at all aspects of a business rather than individual segments.

Mark has received several awards over the years including the Ring of Diamond Award in 1996 from Combined Insurance where he broke several national sales records. He was also awarded the Paladin and Everest Awards* in 2009 from Brown and Brown Insurance for personal production, awards he received while managing 12 financial professionals. Mark received the Army Achievement Award in 1991 and was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard in 1995. He is also a member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC).

Mark enjoys volunteering and giving back to his community by serving on his area’s annual Relay for Life event committee and supporting the COPD Foundation in honor of his father. Mark is an active member of the Braselton Rotary.

A native of the South and graduate of Anderson University in South Carolina, Mark now resides in Braselton, GA with his wife Kelly and their five children, three boys and two girls. His family enjoys playing games and sports together as well as fishing. Mark also enjoys creative writing and playing the drums, a hobby he has had for 24 years.

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I am licensed to sell insurance and securities in Georgia. I cannot communicate with, or respond to requests from, people who reside in states where I am not licensed to conduct insurance or securities business. G. Mark Penland II is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services Inc. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc. National Financial Services Group is independent of Equity Services, Inc.