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Mark Evans is the Managing Director – Market Leader of the Illinois Market at Wells Fargo Advisors. Mark oversees the Illinois Market’s strategic business objectives, including growing revenues, maximizing productivity, and retaining and recruiting financial professionals. A veteran leader, Mark collaborates with Financial Advisors and their teams throughout the state to facilitate delivery of comprehensive wealth management advice and service to clients – many of whom are high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.

Mark’s more than 42 years of experience encompasses a wide range of market conditions and changes within the industry. His leadership of the Illinois Market and support to advisors is grounded in keeping their clients a top priority. In his career, he has helped more than 40 Financial Advisors transition their practices from different firms and has successfully merged branches together with a culture of collegiality. Mark is dedicated to helping Financial Advisors run their businesses in the best way they can.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Mark spent most of his career with Morgan Stanley. He was complex manager for their downtown complex for 18 years and branch manager for 26 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Indianapolis and an MBA from the University of Miami Herbert Business School. He brings a reputation for integrity and character to his work with Financial Advisors, team members, and clients.

Mark and his wife, Jan, are residents of Winnetka, Illinois. They have two adult daughters, one in New York City and one in Chicago. In his free time, Mark is an avid golfer and wine collector.

Financial professionals who are interested in joining the Illinois Market should contact Mark to learn more.