Who We Are

Mark Becue’s extensive experience as a hands-on executive offer Westover’s clients access to a unique resource.  His areas of experience and expertise include: 

Prior to forming Westover Advisors, Mark was the Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) for National Financial Partners (“NFP”), a private equity backed start-up and a consolidator of high-end insurance, financial planning and group benefit firms.  During his four year tenure, he established NFP’s acquisition process and team, overseeing and completing more than 100 acquisitions with aggregate earnings in excess of $70 million, achieved critical mass and went public in September, 2003.

Mark’s early career experience includes working in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand and a major conglomerate, Gulf & Western, experience that has provided him with a strong foundation for his financial expertise.  These skills were further developed at Citibank and BT Alex. Brown (“BT”) (acquired by Deutsche Bank) in both headquarters and field office environments, where he steadfastly moved to positions of increased responsibility in M&A, corporate finance and restructures.

While at BT and Citibank, Mark’s focus was primarily on transactions with a high growth orientation involving private equity groups and various financial institutions.  As an adjunct to this activity, Mark also focused on turnarounds and restructures.  While at opposite ends of the economic spectrum, both scenarios require a pragmatic management approach with the ability to absorb information and size up situations quickly, frame practical and realistic objectives, and lead others in achieving both short and long-term goals.  In addition, both require a strong knowledge of corporate finance, the capital markets and its various players.

Mark earned his B.S. in accounting from Syracuse University, a CPA from the State of New York and NASD Series 7 and 63 designations.