LPL Financial
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Altoona
32yrs
Mark Ford has worked in the financial industry for 32 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. After four years at Solid Investments, Mark joined SPC in 2007, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 87 advisors with offices in Altoona, and one of 80 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience32 years (since 1995)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience nationwide
OfficeAltoona, PA
FirmSPC
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$192,080
Advisors at the firm475
States licensed ?1 state
Services through SPC
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Career
Questions to ask Mark
Tailored to Mark’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Mark
How do I contact Mark?
Call SPC at (734) 663-1611 and ask for Mark Ford. Mark works from the Altoona, PA office.
How long has Mark been a financial advisor?
Mark has been in the industry since 1995, about 32 years. Top 14% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Mark hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Mark a fiduciary?
Mark is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Mark paid?
SPC reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Mark for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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