My Story

I love helping clients improve their financial decisions. Our industry is filled with ambiguity, financial lingo and it tends to thrive on complexity. I enjoy making it all simple and transparent – I find that to be crucial to helping clients make smart financial decisions.

Some of the most common questions I resolve with clients are:
Have I saved enough? Are there any blind spots in my plan? Will I be able to retire as planned with the confidence that I will have enough income to meet expenses for the rest of my life? Are my investments aligned with my objectives?

As a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant®, I have helped hundreds of clients answer these questions and add the finishing touches necessary to firm up their retirement plans and position themselves for the retirement they always hoped to achieve someday.
Services Include
Securities Agent: HI, MO, WA, AR, CO, MA, KY, LA, OK, PA, FL, UT, MI, VA, TX, NY, NC, AZ, CA, KS, AK, TN, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Clients

Our clients are busy. Family and career take up most of their time. They have little time, nor energy, to consider what to do next. They have general goals, but no specific path to ensure they reach their goals.

This is a perfect match for our experience. We streamline our clients’ financial lives and provide clear and simple trade-offs (pros/cons) so clients can make the best choice for their situation.

The scope of our analysis and advice is comprehensive – it goes far beyond just investments. We focus on helping our clients align their personal values with their finances by including lifestyle planning and coaching.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank.  Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.

More About Me

I love what I do. I offer our clients a simplified planning approach and investment process. I’ve found that our industry tends to make things more complicated than they need to be, and that effectiveness actually increases as simplicity increases.

I believe that how we think and feel are very important when it comes to making smart decisions with money. My financial planning philosophy is heavily focused on psychology and the role of human emotion. I try to be the “thing” that stands in the way of our clients and a big mistake.

I’ve earned two major industry designations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®). The education I’ve gained in earning and maintaining these prestigious designations has helped me provide the best advice I can for our clients.

I have been humbled to be named a Five Star Wealth Manager in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. I’ve been recognized by Forbes in it's listing of America's Best-in-State Wealth Advisors (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) and America’s Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).

Outside the office, I spend most of my time with my wife Ashley and our three children, Landon, Brooks and Masyn. We enjoy spending time outdoors, playing sports, and contributing to our community.


"​2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award."

"​2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State (formerly referred to as Forbes America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 1,000 Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, Forbes Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was issued."
2015-2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2021) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2015 Award - 11/30/2014 through 05/18/2015
2016 Award - 11/30/2015 through 05/18/2016
2017 Award - 09/26/2016 through 04/28/2017
2018 Award - 10/24/2017 through 05/21/2018
2019 Award - 10/22/2018 through 05/3/2019
2020 Award - 10/7/2019 through 04/24/2020
2021 Award - 09/21/2020 through 04/30/2021
2022 Award - 09/20/2021 through 04/8/2022
2023 Award - 10/10/2022 through 05/05/2023

Client Service Team

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    Mark Lites - Sr. Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (972) 943-7276(972) 943-7276
    Email:Mark.Lites@morganstanley.com
    Mark has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022 and working in the financial services industry for over 20 years. His favorite part of his job is connecting with clients – getting to know them and their families on a personal level.

    As Mark gets to know his clients, he is able to understand their life passions, work together to identify and set realistic goals, and create a game plan to achieve those goals.

    Mark has been married to his wife Tiffany for 24 years, and they have two children, Aubree and Ryan. When he is not spending time with family, Mark enjoys woodworking, playing golf, or working in the yard.

Location

7500 Dallas Parkway
Suite 500
Plano, TX 75024
US
Direct:
(972) 943-7238(972) 943-7238
Toll-Free:
(800) 965-8207(800) 965-8207
Fax:
(972) 943-7299(972) 943-7299
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)