Mark Covell

About Mark Covell

Leading Edge helps pilots and families navigate their financial future. As fee-only…

Experience

1. Financial Planner

   Leading Edge Financial Planning

   Dec 2020 — Present

   Leading Edge Financial Planning is a commission-free (fee-only), fiduciary advisory firm focused on helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals. We believe the best way to do so is by fostering authentic relationships built on a foundation of trust.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1996 — 2001

• College for Financial Planning

  Certified Financial Planner, Finance and Financial Management Services

• College for Financial Planning

  Certified Financial Planner , Finance and Financial Management Services

• Naval School of Aviation Safety

  Aviation Safety Officer, Aviation Safety

  2007 — 2007

• Villanova University

  Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

  2014

• University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management

  MBA, Strategy and Marketing

  2010 — 2013

• Cornell University

  Digital Marketing Certificate

  2020

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Public Speaking
• Cost Management
• Flight Safety
• Strategy
• Risk Management
• Military Experience
• Defence
• Aviation
• Intelligence
• Policy
• Quality Management
• Management Consulting
• Earned Value Management
• Executive Management
• Navy
• Project Management
• Flights
• Proposal Writing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Standardization
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Airports
• Aircraft
• Airfield Operations
• Conflict Resolution
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Training
• Logistics
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Dod
• National Security
• Root Cause Analysis
• Management
• Military Operations
• Operational Planning
• Military