SYNERGY - Juneteenth 2022

Marcus Robinson

Story By: Annissa Brockington

Close your eyes — now inhale and count, one-one hundred…and exhale, twoone hundred. Repeat. Inhale and count, oneone hundred, exhale, two-one hundred. Picture yourself in the most relaxing space possible. Is it vivid? Can you hear the waves crashing against the shore? Do you see the seagulls gliding in perfect synchronization? What about the sun slowly rising in the distance?

Now, imagine that you have no financial worries or woes. In fact, for every second that you inhale and exhale, your money is working for you. Believe it or not, this could be your life (or at least— very similar) with the help and counsel of Marcus J. Robinson and his team at Robinson Financial Group. Robinson, a native of Archer, Florida, helps clients reach or exceed their financial goals. With expertise and innate gifts expanding well beyond the label of financial planner or advisor, Robinson holds firm to the belief that there is no substitute for hard work, and “when you plant good seeds, you reap a good harvest.”

Marcus’ initial interest in the world of finance is drawn from a distinct memory of the realities experienced during his humble childhood. At the age of seven, Robinson recalls conversations surrounding a family members’ funeral and the lack of funds to properly care for the arrangements that needed to be carried out. Robinson began to understand the power of financial wellness (or the lack thereof) and its impact on an individual’s daily life. It was at that moment that Robinson subconsciously vowed to create a life that would help him achieve financial stability for himself and others who wished to experience it.

Although Robinson recognized early on that he had a natural knack for numbers, it wasn’t until he was enrolled as a student at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) that he discovered his love for Financial Advising. This love would lead him to securing an internship with one of the largest Financial Services companies in the world. After completing his internship, Marcus was awarded his degree in 2006 in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance. Shortly thereafter, he was offered a full time position at Voya. Over the course of his tenure, he would build a series of partnerships with a number of corporations throughout the Alachua County area.

Marcus attributes much of his success to his faith in God and the strong work ethic instilled upon him by his parents. “In this business, integrity is everything. There’s no room for gray. Either you have it, or you don’t. It must be impeccable.” According to Robinson, he not only has an opportunity to help someone become a good steward of what they have in their hands, but also “plan for tomorrow, while enjoying today.”

In the words of Robinson, “...it’s never too late to change the trajectory of your life. Investing could be as simple as a decision to remove one less Starbucks run, one less nail appointment, and one less home delivery charge.”