“It’s about figuring out how we can help financial professionals meet those opportunities and make a difference in the lives of their clients” — Mark Thornton
In this episode of Cambridge Stronger, Mark Thornton, Senior Director of Advisory Solutions and one of this year’s Spirit of Cambridge award recipients, reflects on his journey of dedication, integrity, and living his values every day. From his start in the financial services industry to his leadership role at Cambridge, Mark shares how staying true to values, giving back, and balancing professional growth with personal passions can create meaningful impact. He also highlights what goes on behind the scenes in his role and the joy of supporting causes close to his heart.
In Episode 238: Living Our Values, Mark explores:
- How a values-driven approach shapes professional and personal success
- The honor and significance of the Spirit of Cambridge award
- Why giving back and maintaining balance enrich both work and life
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on living purposefully and creating a positive impact at every level.
About Mark Thornton
Mark Thornton has more than 30 years of experience in the retirement market, and has worked with both plans and participants in the public and private sectors. Mark joined Cambridge in 2010 and is a member of the Client Solutions Team, where he is a Senior Director and is responsible for managing relationships with recordkeepers, as well as consulting on all retirement plan-related topics.
In addition to supporting Cambridge financial professionals and their clients in planning for retirement, Mark’s time outside of work is spent serving others as well. He is co-founder and board president of Carry On Bags, a 501(c)(3) that provides nutritional food bags to students in the Fairfield, Iowa area. He can often be found on the sidelines officiating sports for local high schools. Outside of work and community activities, Mark enjoys spending time with his three daughters and his grandchildren.
Mark earned a Bachelor of Science Education degree in social science from Northwest State University. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 26, 63, and 65 licenses.
The opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not represent the opinions or views of the interviewer and/or Cambridge.
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