One of Tennessee's Top Agents
Since 1984, Mark S. Mears has been successfully providing guidance and quality insurance products to his clients.
Mark concentrates his business career on retirement and estate planning for his clientele of high net-worth individuals, successful professionals, business owners, and retirees. His professional affiliations are membership in the National Association of Life Underwriters and Who's Who in Executives and Professionals.
As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children's college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won't happen by accident. It's important to determine what you'd like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it's never too late to start.
Mark received his CLU(R) designation August 1, 2004. He has been listed in The Wall Street Journal as a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, which is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales and service. Mark has the honor of being a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Round Table.
Our role is to educate and motivate clients and their advisors in addressing critical planning issues.
Please use our site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest.
Newsletters
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Retiring in a Down Market? Don’t Panic
Market volatility makes most investors nervous, but a big downturn can be especially disturbing to those who are approaching retirement or newly retired. This article presents three fundamental concepts that may help investors keep market movements in perspective and maintain their focus on long-term goals.
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A New Year, A New Opportunity to Save with a 529 Plan
This article explains how a 529 plan can help a family save for college, including recent changes that have made these plans more flexible.
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Offers Chance at Silver Lining
Stock market downturns can be rough on a portfolio’s bottom line, but selling losing investments may offer the potential to reduce an investor’s tax liability.
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Much Ado About RMDs
This article provides an overview of the changes the SECURE 2.0 Act made and a brief explanation of how to calculate required minimum distributions from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
Calculators
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?