We drive impact through education
We specialize in high-performance training for high stakes securities exam prep. Our 30 years of experience have taught us that when you inspire one person to thrive, that confidence has a ripple effect into careers, families, and communities. We’ve trained hundreds of thousands of students and counting.
Inspired by people
Mastering the material is important, but it means very little if students haven’t mastered their mindsets. We recognize the importance of empowering the whole person to perform under pressure.
Powered by data
Data allows us to understand our impact and optimize outcomes. We use predictive analytics to time our guidance and increase exam-readiness for our students.
Backed by science
Our holistic training methodology is rooted in behavioral and brain science. We leverage neuroplasticity, habit-forming techniques, and the psychology of learning to help our students succeed.
Our leadership
Knopman Marks is a close-knit team of people passionate about the future of education. Our leadership sets the tone; promoting empathy, encouraging curiosity, and continuously setting the highest standards in the industry.
Brian Marks
President, Partner
Brian has dedicated over 20 years to the industry ...
Liza Streiff
CEO, Partner
Liza is known for her expertise curating premium l...
Dave Meshkov
Head of Learning Innovation, Partner
Dave is a lawyer, yoga teacher, ski instructor, so...
Ian Franklin
Head of Product, Partner
Ian has a degree in history and has been with KM h...
Leigh Yanocha
Head of HR, Managing Director
Leigh has over 15 years of experience in talent ac...
Our faculty and coaches
Our world-class student support team consistently prepares candidates to pass at the highest rates in the industry. They are deeply experienced, highly motivating, and famously fun.
Donald Parker
Head of Faculty
Don has worked in various roles within insurance a...
Howard Kaplan
Faculty
Howard boasts nearly 40 years of experience in the...
Melissa Hunt
Faculty
Melissa brings in nearly three decades of experien...
Marcia Larson
Faculty, Writer
Marcia brings years of industry experience in vari...
Thomas Grinovich
Faculty
Thomas brings over three decades of industry exper...
Dr. Shawn Thomas
Faculty
Shawn holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and bri...
Kris Dudchak
Faculty
Kris works closely with the company’s Head of Prod...
Tom Kelly
Faculty
Tom brings over 40 years of industry experience an...
Theresa Holmes
Faculty
Theresa has over 24 years of global training exper...
Michael Verdi
Performance Strategist
Michael has spent most of his time in the program ...
Elise Lucero
Performance Strategist
Elise has a background in education working with s...
Let’s work together to expand industry access
We find it essential to help diversify the pipeline of talent to our industry. That’s why we developed our foundational financial literacy courses and created the Knopman Marks SIE Scholarship.
We also value our partnerships with industry nonprofits and universities to get our training materials in the hands of more people. If you’d like to work with us to expand access and advance careers, we’d love to hear from you.
Careers
We bring out the best in everyone, including each other. Join our team to work in a supportive environment surrounded by people who believe in the power of education.
General Inquiries
We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team. If you are dedicated to innovation and making a difference, reach out to us.