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About our firm

The client, and only the client, in mind and at heart.

Established in 1990, Marion-Douglas Financial & Insurance Services has spent three decades building lifelong client alliances grounded in trust, candor, and an innovative approach.

Our mission

Tailored strategies for the people behind the plan.

Our mission is to get to know you, understanding your needs, wants, and long-term goals, and to help you develop and implement a financial strategy designed specifically for your situation.

We understand the challenges families and individuals face today, from managing debt to saving for college to preparing for retirement. Personal financial planning can be overwhelming; we bring every tool we have to help you pursue your goals.

We believe in thinking outside the box and are unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom in our approach to investing and preserving wealth. We pour our energy, commitment, and effort into our clients to ensure their success and satisfaction.

  • Independent advice
  • Senior-led engagements
  • Decades of continuity
  • Tailored, not templated
Our team

Senior-led, every engagement.

Our consultants are recognized industry leaders across employee benefits, family wealth, retirement, and business planning.

M. Douglas Godown, RFC, RHU/REBC, ChHC
President / CEO

M. Douglas Godown, RFC, RHU/REBC, ChHC

Co-founder and president of Marion-Douglas for over 30 years. Doug specializes in employee benefits planning, medical, dental, life, disability, long-term care, 401(k), pension, and profit-sharing plans, negotiating with carriers to deliver excellent plans at highly competitive rates.

  • Registered Financial Consultant (RFC), 2003
  • Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), 1999
  • Chartered Healthcare Consultant (ChHC), 2003
  • Registered Securities Representative, Capital Synergy Partners (FINRA / SIPC)
  • CA Insurance License #0708359
Dgodown@capitalsynergypartners.com(714) 696-7300 ext 306
Gary Nouskajian, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF
Operations Manager

Gary Nouskajian, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF

Over 25 years in financial services across roles at New York Life, MassMutual, and MetLife, agent, compliance officer, training director, operations manager. With Marion-Douglas as Operations Manager and 401(k) administrative assistant since May 2018.

  • CA Insurance License #0590432
Garyn@mdacf.com(714) 696-7300 ext 300
Lennea Billingsley-Crawley
Director of Sales

Lennea Billingsley-Crawley

20 years in the insurance industry, with deep experience in Medicare and the group and individual markets. Lennea has worked with major carriers and general agencies, helping clients make informed decisions about their healthcare options.

  • CA Insurance License #0G26674
lenneab@mdacf.com(714) 696-7300 ext 308
Sylvia Rios
Account Manager

Sylvia Rios

Over two decades in accounting and business management before beginning her insurance career in 2020. Sylvia uses her number-crunching skills to help protect companies' financial security with insurance.

  • CA Insurance License #4070889
srios@mdacf.com(714) 696-7300 ext 307
Michael Marion, CLU, ChFC, CSPG
Managing Partner

Michael Marion, CLU, ChFC, CSPG

Founder and president of Marion Consulting, LLC, celebrating 40 years of service. Michael focuses on family wealth transfer, philanthropic planning, business succession, and the executive benefit needs of high-net-worth families and closely-held businesses.

  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), 1984
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), 1985
  • Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG), 1997
  • Chairman, ING Life Design Field Advisory Council, 2005-06
michael@marionconsulting.com
Meet the team

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