Christopher M. Marks, J.D., MBA

Chris is the Chief Compliance Officer and a founding partner of Sterling Investment Counsel, LLC. He is also a partner at Jensen, Marks, Langer, & Vance, LLC, a comprehensive wealth planning services firm.

Chris began working in the financial services industry with Jensen, Marks, Langer and Vance, LLC and its predecessor in 1997. His focus has primarily been working with closely held businesses and their owners and executives, professional practices, and wealthy individuals, helping them to develop and implement broad based financial plans. Previously, Chris practiced law at Phillips Lytle, a large law firm in Buffalo, New York and worked at the New York City office of the international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he began his career. In his role as Chief Compliance Officer, Chris draws on his financial and legal experiences to oversee the adherence of the firm's policies and procedures. Chris is a member of Sterling's Investment Policy Committee.

Chris received his B.S. in Accountancy from Villanova University, his MBA from St. Bonaventure University, and graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. He serves on the Board of Directors of NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo and on the Board of Directors of Servotronics, Inc.