James Mark

James Mark, CFS, AIF

Founder

Investment Manager 

James has over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry. Prior to his founding of Conscience Bay Capital, James worked for 19 years at Allstate Financial Services, LLC. & Allstate Financial Advisors (RIA). While affiliated with Allstate Financial, James built a reputation of creating customized wealth management solutions and advising high net worth investors. He was one of the first in his role within the company to transition to the Registered Investment Advisory model. James was the recipient of numerous awards throughout his Allstate Financial career culminating in his induction into the prestigious Allstate Financial Hall of Fame in 2015. At the time he was the youngest member ever to be inducted. During his tenure with Allstate Financial, he served on numerous boards and policy committees. He most recently served as the Chair of the New York Regional Allstate Financial Leadership Board and as Chair of the Allstate Financial New York Political Action Committee.

James is a (CFS) Certified Fund Specialist through the Institute of Business and Finance. He is a (AIF) Accredited Investment Fiduciary through the Center for Fiduciary Excellence. He is an (AAMS) Accredited Asset Management Specialist and a (CRPC) Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor conferred by the College of Financial Planning. James is licensed FINRA Series 7 and FINRA Series 66 held with LPL Financial. He is a member of The Institute of Business and Finance, The Investments and Wealth Institute (formerly IMCA), as well as the Center for Fiduciary Excellence.

James graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Lafayette College in 2000. He and his wife of 18 years have three children- Collin, Patrick, and Caroline. They live in Old Field, NY, where he is active in the youth lacrosse community as well as the Three Village Community Trust.