Mark Hill has been an investment adviser representative at DeDora Capital since August 2015, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Mark Hill holds a PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Dedora Capital, Inc. is a Napa, CA firm with $551M under management, 467 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Forrest Hill is Financial Advisor & Portfolio Manager of DeDora Capital. He has over 15 years' experience as a wealth manager working for individual and institutional clients, with a focus on comprehensive financial planning and socially responsible investing. Before DeDora Capital he was Senior Portfolio Manager at Harrington Investments, Inc. and a Portfolio Manager at the Camejo Group. He spent seven years as a research scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution before switching to finance.
Mark Hill’s longest registration is the current one, 11 years at DeDora Capital since 2015. Before joining DeDora Capital in 2015, Mark Hill was registered through Harrington Investments, Inc. and Financial West Group.
- Harrington Investments, Inc.– · 8 yearsNapa, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110790
- Financial West Group– · 2 yearsOakland, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 16668
Professional designations
Listed by DeDora Capital
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Mark Hill is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since August 2015.
- CaliforniaSince 19 August 2015
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 9 May 2005 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 21 March 2005 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 March 2005 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Mark Forrest Hill
- CRD
- 4920229
- Firm
- DeDora Capital · CRD 177523
- Office
- 1600 MAIN STREET, Napa, CA 94559
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2005
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- dedoracapital.com
Where does Mark Hill work?
Mark Hill is an investment adviser representative registered through Dedora Capital, Inc. since August 2015, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Mark Hill a financial advisor?
Yes. Mark Hill has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through DeDora Capital since August 2015.
How many years of experience does Mark Hill have?
Mark Hill has 21 years in the financial industry, since May 2005, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Mark Hill passed?
Mark Hill has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 65 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2005.
Where did Mark Hill work before DeDora Capital?
Before DeDora Capital, Mark Hill was registered through Harrington Investments, Inc., August 2007 to August 2015; Financial West Group, March 2005 to June 2007.
Where is Mark Hill based?
Mark Hill’s registered office is in Napa, CA.
Is Mark Hill registered with FINRA?
No. Mark Hill has no current broker registration.
Is Mark Hill a CFP?
DeDora Capital lists Mark Hill with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Mark Hill’s record?
Search CRD 4920229 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Mark Hill’s full registration record.

