Get to know Mark Arola

Mark Arola is a Private Wealth Manager at Arola Associates, an E.A. Buck Company, serving clients from the Pleasanton office. As the founder of Arola Associates, he has spent years helping families build confidence in retirement by providing personalized financial strategies. Recently joining forces with E.A. Buck Financial Services, he now offers clients expanded resources and expertise while maintaining the client-first approach he has always prioritized. With experience in both investment and insurance products, Mark believes financial planning should be approachable and works to simplify the process for those looking to secure their future.

A Bay Area native, Mark earned an engineering degree from the University of California-Berkeley and an MBA from Santa Clara University, bringing an analytical and strategic approach to wealth management. Raised in Santa Clara when orchards far outnumbered technology companies, he now resides in Pleasanton with his wife, Amy, where they enjoy time with their two adult children. His deep roots in the community and dedication to helping others navigate retirement planning make him a valuable resource for those seeking long-term financial confidence.

Arola Associates, an E.A. Buck Company (AA), is an independent financial services firm helping individuals create retirement strategies using a variety of insurance and investment products to custom suit their needs and objectives. Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals through Buck Wealth Strategies (BWS), a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. BWS, E.A. Buck Financial Services, and AA are not affiliated with MAS. BWS, E.A. Buck Financial Services, and AA are affiliated by common ownership. In California, we are known only as E.A. Buck Insurance in all solicitations of insurance.