Our Team

Mark Griffin

Mark Griffin

    • First Vice President - Investment Officer
    Mark has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds applicable securities registrations, including his Series 7, 63, and 65 as well as his annuities, life and health insurance licenses. His primary responsibilities include reviewing investment portfolios and performance reports. He utilizes an investment strategy plan designed to identify each client's goals and evaluate strategic asset allocation and resources, which helps clients achieve life goals and set new goals.

    In addition, he oversees our fixed-income recommendations and communicates investment recommendations. Prior to joining the Griffin & Hines Investment Group, he was an insurance representative with a Fortune 500 company. In 1999, he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Christopher Newport University. In the community, he has participated on the United Way Fund Distribution Panel and attends the Economics Club of Hampton Roads. A native of Hampton Roads, he currently lives in downtown Norfolk.

    Education

    • Christopher Newport University
    Marc Hines

    Marc Hines

      • Managing Director - Branch Manager
      Marc has been in the financial industry for over 30 years. He continues to strive to provide clients with excellent investment guidance and plays a key role in their lives. He began working at Wells Fargo Advisors 15 years ago when it was a predecessor firm known as Wachovia Securities. Marc is currently the branch manager of the Norfolk office. Marc attained Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council status in 2023 for his professionalism and outstanding management performance. He is a 1979 graduate of the College of William and Mary where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration. Marc has been involved with various charities such as the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, the Salvation Army and the South Eastern Virginia Golden Retriever Rescue. Marc resides in Virginia Beach with his wife Pam.  
      The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.

      Education

      • College of William and Mary
      Andrea Scott

      Andrea Scott

        • Senior Registered Client Associate
        • Vice President
        Andrea has more than 30 years of experience in the financial service industry. In 1991, she joined our predecessor firm A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She started as a wire operator and soon after began to work directly with financial advisors. She is Series 7 and Series 66 registered and holds her Life & Health Insurance licenses. Andrea received recognition for embodying the firm's Core Values such as service, respect, integrity and teamwork in 2012 with the Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Client Associate distinction. Andrea lives in Chesapeake with her husband Craig and they have two daughters.
        The Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Client Associate (previously Premier Client Associate) distinction is held by a select group of Registered Client Associates within Wells Fargo Advisors nominated by their management for their consistent display of professionalism, integrity and core leadership values.
        Elizabeth Thies

        Elizabeth Thies

          • Senior Client Service Associate
          • Assistant Vice President
          Liz has more than 16 years experience in the financial industry. In 2004, she began her career as a client associate with our predecessor firm Wachovia Securities. In 2012, Liz was awarded the Wells Fargo Advisors Premier Client Associate distinction, which is held by a select group of Client Associates within the Firm noimnated by their consistent display of professionalism, integrity, and core leadership values. For the past year, she has served on the Advisory Board for Client Associates in the Wells Fargo Advisors Southern region.