Mark Dobing is a chartered financial planner with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. Mark joined Active Chartered Financial Planners in 2005, making him the firm’s longest standing team member. With a deep understanding of each of his client’s unique needs and objectives, Mark’s commitment to delivering practical, tailored solutions for more than 30 years, ensures that clients can make informed decisions and build a secure financial future.
Key Services
Chartered financial planner, Mark advises clients across the full spectrum of financial services, including investment planning, retirement planning and protection planning.
Mark works with both private clients and business owners to achieve their long term financial goals. Mark is well known in the area and many of his clients have been with him for a number of years.
Stockton on Tees born Mark’s clients are predominantly based in Teesside and the surrounding areas.
Career Profile
Mark began his career in financial services back in 1993 at Albany Life (now Canada Life).
He joined the Co-operative Bank in 1998 where he became a qualified independent financial adviser.
Following a brief spell at Yorkshire Bank, Mark joined the team at Active Chartered Financial Planners in 2005, making him the firm’s longest standing team member, with 20 year’s service.
Hobbies and interests
Mark is a keen golfer – most recently traveling to the Arctic Circle to play. His target is to reduce his handicap down to single figures.
Away from the golf course, Mark likes keeping fit by cycling and regular visits to the gym.
Client testimonial
“Mark has been fantastic in helping us make, what we see as the right choices for ourselves to allow us to invest with confidence in what are difficult times
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Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (RQF Level 6) with the Chartered Institute of Insurers
- Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (AFPC, 2001)
- Certificate in Mortgage Advice (CeMAP, 2005)





