Buy It! The Practical Guide to Buying a Financial Services Book of Business
Mary Sterk is the founder of Map It Build It Buy It, a company that helps financial advisors grow their practices.Mary's career has taken her from being a divorced mother of two surviving on food stamps to being a million-dollar producer. Her inspirational story of fighting her way to a better future despite a teenage pregnancy, living in low-income housing, and raising two small children with no child support, has motivated many to believe that anything is possible.Mary has been working in the investment and insurance industry since 1994. She also owns and operates one of the largest certified financial planning firm in northwest Iowa. As a long-time member of the Million Dollar Round Table, Mary has qualified for the prestigious Court of the Table and Top of the Table honors multiple times. She was the 2006 national winner of the Lewis and Clark Explorer award, given to a financial advisor who demonstrates tremendous business success and excellent client care.Additionally, Mary developed and teaches a college class on financial planning for women. She is a member of the Siouxland Estate Planning Counsel, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and is a Financial Services Institute board member. Her community involvement includes the Siouxland Professional Women s organization, Women United, The Greater Dakota Valley Jaycees and staffing Premier Educations Family Values Focus seminars.An avid private pilot, Mary loves flying her Piper Cherokee 235 to meet with advisors and clients alike. Her passion for bringing value to relationships with her clients, family and friends has undeniably contributed to her success.