WINTHROP TAYLOR FINANCIAL - Key Persons


Mark A. Taylor

After graduating from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo with a BS in Business Administration, Mark took three months to travel to Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. After three years in international trade with World Imports, Inc., he entered the financial services industry in 1983.Mark became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ while on the professional staff of the International Financial Planning Group. Next, he was an Investment Specialist for a pension consulting firm before starting his own financial services firm in 1991, which he continues to run while being a Investment Advisor Representative with Mutual Advisors. Mark has enjoyed volunteering by serving on a number of non-profit boards, was the Treasurer for the City of San Clemente for nine years, and is active in Rotary International. Mark lives with his wife Nancy in San Clemente, while keeping track of their two sons Matt and Josh. Mark spends his recreational time traveling, surfing, sailing, and hiking. After taking sailing courses and honing their skills, Mark and Nancy chartered a boat and sailed the British Virgin Islands, fulfilling bucket list item #1.

Theresa Matarazzo

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
After working for a non-profit for a decade and a half as Director of Operations and Executive Director, Theresa knows what it means to connect with her clients on a personal level. Prior to working for a non-profit, Theresa spent her time working in accounting, ensuring client estimates and billing were accurately prepared and sent in a timely order. She values her attention to detail, organization, and her commitment to providing an exceptional client experience. In her free time, Theresa spends time with her three kids, eight grandchildren and two-great grandchildren, whether it be in San Clemente, Austin, Texas or Las Vegas, Nevada. She also enjoys walking on the beach in San Clemente with her husband, Phil, of 25 years.