Title: Partner and Owner
Company: Centurion Wealth Management LLC
Location: McLean, Virginia, United States
Mark C. McKaig, CRPC, partner and owner of Centurion Wealth Management LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in finance.
For nearly 40 years, Mr. McKaig has crafted a well-rounded professional life spanning multiple fields. His career began in 1985 as a staff assistant for the United States Joint Economic Committee, where he gained a strong understanding of government and regulatory agencies. After more than five years in that role, Mr. McKaig became a legislative assistant for Venable LLP. His combined 15 years in the regulatory and legislative worlds proved to be a major boon for his shift into the finance industry. That change happened in 1999, when Mr. McKaig took on the position of financial adviser for Legg Mason. Following that, he started a tenure of nearly 15 years as a senior vice president and wealth management adviser for Lara, May & Associates LLC.
After a brief time as vice president and wealth manager for Spire Investment Partners, Mr. McKaig established his own firm, Centurion Wealth Management LLC, in 2016. At this organization, he works with a range of clients, assisting them in planning for and accomplishing personal goals. Mr. McKaig has aided clients in saving for retirement, college, buying a home, starting a business and more. He boasts a talented team with a holistic set of skills and specialties that goes deeper than many competitors. Mr. McKaig’s approach has been rewarded with loyalty from his clients, many of whom he has developed a personal connection with. Due to the quality of his work, he has served some clients for more than two decades and even across generations of a family.
Mr. McKaig’s performance in the field was born of his academic journey. He initially completed general coursework at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the early 1980s. Subsequently, Mr. McKaig earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from the University of Hartford in 1984. He also studied contemporary English politics during a semester abroad at The University of Warwick. Mr. McKaig has bolstered his credentials with several certifications, including as a general securities principal, general securities representative and uniform securities agent from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. He is licensed for life and health insurance and obtained chartered retirement planning counselor qualifications from the College for Financial Planning.
Well-regarded for his achievements, Mr. McKaig has received a number of accolades throughout his career. He was listed as one of the Top Financial Professionals three times by Northern Virginia Magazine. Mr. McKaig’s leadership of Centurion Wealth Management LLC was included in Inc. 5000’s list of Fast Growing Small Businesses in 2023 and 2024. He is also known for his contributions as a civic-minded citizen, including various church activities and coaching youth lacrosse. Mr. McKaig has served as a secretary for the Chi Phi Fraternity and was a past board member of Rebuilding Together (formerly known as Christmas in April).
In addition to his career, Mr. McKaig is a devoted husband and father to four children. He enjoys biking, swimming and spending time outdoors with his family. Looking to the future, Mr. McKaig aims to continue the strong growth of Centurion Wealth Management LLC. He has started thinking ahead to his retirement, but before that, he intends to set up his company for long-term success, including preparing current employees to assume leadership roles.
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