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Mark Topel
Partner - CPA, CFP
Tax and Consulting Services


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Education

  • B.B.A. in Accounting, Walsh College, Troy Michigan, 1978
Professional Certifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
  • Series 7 & 66 Licenses – Registered Representative (NASD)
  • Group 1 License – Texas Department of Insurance
Professional Organizations
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA)
  • Fort Worth Chapter of TSCPA
Board and Community Service
  • Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Arlington, President
  • Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Arlington, Former Chairman of the Board
  • Leadership Arlington, Graduate
  • Camp Thurman of Pantego, Treasurer
  • Professional Networking Connection (PNC), Treasurer
  • Grace Lutheran Church of Arlington, Vice-President of Finance
  • Metroplex Lions Club, Past President

Business Experience

Follmer Rudzewicz - Detroit, Michigan (May 1978- November 1981)

  • Tax Department
  • Audit, Tax and Financial Consulting Services

Rylander, Clay & Opitz (December 1981-May 1983)

  • General Services Department
  • Tax Department

Whitley Penn LLP (1983-Present)

  • Co-Founded 1983
  • Managing Partner (1990-2000)
    • During his time period as Managing Partner, the firm had an annual growth rate of 16% with only 11% growth in personnel

Areas of Practice Include:

    • Customer Service
    • Financial Planning
    • Family-owned and Managed Businesses
    • Asset Protection
    • Profit Enhancement
    • Retirement Planning
 


 

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