In Fond Memory
Since Mark Sparhawk's passing, there has been a great outpouring of sympathy and support. Clients, colleagues, friends and family have said again and again, "Mark was a great guy!”
Mark Sparhawk died at 60 years of age on August 5, 2023 after a battle with cancer. He left behind a family that loved him, as well as a career of over 30 years in the financial service industry. If you had the privilege to know him well, you know the three things he loved the most were his family, his business, and golf.
Until the very end, when Ashley would visit him after work he would ask her "who did you meet with today?", despite how he was feeling on some of his worst and final days. He deeply cared for each and every one of his clients and helping them succeed was his passion.
Mark founded MidState Wealth Management in 1995. He began his financial planning career in 1986, and in 1988 he started the first retail investment program at Mechanics Bank in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a cum laude graduate of Nichols College, where he earned a BS in business administration with a concentration in finance. In 1994, he obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, which reflected his commitment to holistic financial planning and the CFP Board's Code of Ethics. In addition, he held the FINRA Series 7, 26, and 63 securities registrations as well as his life, disability, and long-term health care insurance license.
Mark was always dedicated to evaluating his clients' financial situation in a comprehensive manner, focusing on all aspects of their planning needs, including investments, insurance, retirement, and estate planning. He enjoyed helping clients find the right balance in life and making a positive impact on their financial future. He also specialized in qualified planning for small businesses. His motto in life was always to "Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow."
Mark Sparhawk, CFP® was proud to have been recognized as a Vista Club advisor for —a distinction based on annual production that placed him among the top 27 percent of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network.
