Market Director
.Charitable Giving /Philanthropy
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Marc Henderson grew up in Los Angeles, raised by a hardworking mother rooted in faith, perseverance, and village. He didn’t learn about financial principles early on, but he knew he wanted a different future than the challenges his family faced—one built with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Today, Marc is a Certified Financial Planner™ PROFESSIONAL, Market Director at Thrivent, and Founding Partner of Legacy Wealth Group. He brings over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners align their finances with their goals and values. Before establishing Legacy Wealth Group, Marc worked in various roles at Wells Fargo, Thompson Wealth Management, and Fidelity Investments.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Cal State Northridge, his Personal Financial Planning Certificate from Pepperdine University, and holds the Certified Kingdom Advisor® and Behavioral Financial Advisor™ designations.
Marc was recognized as one of the Top 50 Under 50 African American financial advisors in 2021, the Excellence in Community award in 2024 by the Association of African American Financial Advisors, Charitable Impact award by Fidelity in 2019, Executive Leadership Committee Top Corporate Team by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and joined the Forbes Black Community in 2023.
Outside of his professional work, Marc serves as a board member for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles and Seed House Project, extending his commitment to empowering underserved communities.
Marc is married and a proud #GirlDad, and he believes that true wealth is built on faith, family, and impact. He works with clients who are ready to build more than wealth—he helps them create legacies that last
- Board Member | Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
- Board Member | The Seed House Project
- Board Member | CSUN Black Alumni Association
- Fmr. Board Chair | Hopes House Christian Ministries
- Fmr. Board Member | Door of Hope
- Fmr. Scholarship Chair | HOPE Community Development Center
- Leadership Training in Iloilo City, Philippines
- Reach Up Reach Out in Tororo, Uganda
As Market Director, my key role is to lead and support financial professionals and help prospective candidates in personally assessing if this career is meant for them.
- Bachelors, California State University-Northridge
- Finance, Pepperdine University
- Masters of Business Management, Indiana Wesleyan University
- Masters in Business Administration
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
- Certified Kingdom Advisor®
- Behavioral Financial Advisor™
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative
- Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
- Arizona
- California(Insurance Lic. #0G89625)
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington DC
- Wisconsin
Insights
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Faith, Finances and the Black Experience w/ Pastor Lee JenkinsJul 7, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC - Dec 31, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
This episode will explore how faith and financial strategies can empower Black families and communities. Learn practical steps for building generational wealth, overcoming systemic barriers, and integrating spiritual principles with financial habits—guided by insights from Pastor Lee Jenkins. Discover tools, stories, and support to help you pursue financial freedom with purpose.Pastor Lee Jenkins is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Eagles Nest Church in Roswell, Georgia, where he leads a vibrant congregation of over 3,000 members. He is also the Managing Principal of the Lee Jenkins Stewardship Group, a financial education and consulting firm that advises pastors and church executives on financial and business decisions. Before entering ministry, Lee built a distinguished 25-year career in financial services, reaching Vice President of Investments at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Raymond James & Associates. His expertise has been featured on CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and major magazines.A graduate of the University of Tennessee and former standout defensive back, Lee was drafted by the New York Giants in the NFL, but his football career was cut short by injury. He then managed Grammy-winning gospel artists, including The Winans and Kirk Franklin, before becoming a best-selling author of several books on personal finance. Lee’s leadership and influence have earned him recognition as one of the 70 Most Influential Black Christians in the U.S. He is a sought-after speaker for conferences, churches, and sports teams, and has been happily married to Martica for 37 years, with three grown children.No products will be sold. For more information visit Thrivent.com/socialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0mNKMz_C6Y&t=12s | @YouTube
Raising Financially Confident Kids w/ Ericka YoungAug 1, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC - Dec 31, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Let's spark a new generation of money-savvy individuals! This session will provide parents and guardians with the tools and confidence to talk to their children about money in an age-appropriate and empowering way. We will break down complex financial topics into simple, actionable conversations that plant the seeds of financial competency, responsibility, and generosity from an early age.No products will be sold.Speaker(s) not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.On-Demand
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Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.