Palm Desert
Marc Koven
Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Financial Advisor
Marc Koven serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and as a Senior Financial Advisor for Cypress Wealth Services. In his role as CCO, Marc conducts periodic risk assessments, maintains and enforces the firm’s Code of Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Manual, stays abreast of regulatory and industry changes, and assesses their impact on the firm’s compliance obligations. As a Senior Financial Advisor, Marc specializes in customizing portfolios for individuals, families, and businesses. Before Cypress Wealth Services, Marc was a Financial Advisor with the Cypress Group at Integrated Wealth Management for three years and at Morgan Stanley for ten years. He graduated from California State University San Bernardino with a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Finance. He is a past Board Member of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce and Indian Wells Chamber of Commerce and is Past President of the Indian Wells Rotary Club.
What are 3 words people use to describe you?
Loyal. Authentic. Fun.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
My father-in-law told me once to emulate the palm tree. He said, “Let the winds of life blow against you, no matter how powerful, just bend and bend".
Honesty is everything. The truth always finds the way into the light. Always telling the truth means never having to remember what you lied about!
I enjoy the diverse nature of wealth management, especially the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients, solve complex financial challenges, and navigate dynamic markets. It's incredibly fulfilling to help clients achieve their financial goals while constantly learning and adapting to new trends and opportunities in the industry.
What life lesson did you learn the hard way?
What do you enjoy most about working in wealth management?
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