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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Managing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This article looks at the two different and mutually exclusive options Medicare beneficiaries have to help control retirement health-care spending: Medigap and Medicare Advantage.
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Small Businesses Could Face Borrowing Challenges
Despite tougher lending conditions and higher interest costs, many people who need capital for business purposes may need to borrow money. This article discusses some common financing options.
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New FAFSA Favors Grandparent College Giving
Changes to the 2024–2025 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) allow grandparents to help with college expenses without affecting financial aid eligibility based on the FAFSA.
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It’s Your Money: Why Not Get Your Withholding Right?
Did you owe money at tax time or receive a large refund? This article discusses the types of situations in which taxpayers should consider adjusting their withholding.
Calculators
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.