Marcus Woods joins Wealth Strategies with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. During the last two decades, Marcus has provided business development mentoring to wealth management practices and one-on-one coaching for individual financial advisors of one the largest wealth management firms in the independent space. In that role, he leveraged his unique abilities and passion to connect and nurture relationships that led to unparalleled growth within his clients’ practices.
As a financial advisor, Marcus employs those same skills to connect with clients and families in all stages of the investment cycle. He works alongside them to identify their financial health issues and to develop a roadmap for pursuing their investment goals and meeting their long-term needs - all while cultivating the long-term relationships that Marcus values and appreciates.
Marcus is a native of Atlanta, GA, and he lives there still with his wife, Ericka, and their daughter Lauryn. He attended the College of Charleston (SC) where he holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Marcus carries Series 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 53,55 and 66 securities licenses through FINRA.
Marcus was a founding board member of a local scholastic and sports academy where he mentored hundreds of Metro Atlanta youths,, helping over 125 student-athletes to garner athletic and academic scholarships. When he is not following his passion for service (clients and youth), Marcus enjoys playing golf, attending his daughter’s sporting events, and cheering on his local sports teams.