The Client Experience Families and Individuals Deserve
           

Each member of our close-knit team has decades of experience in the financial services industry.  We work together, with each member sharing his or her own knowledge and experience for the benefit of our clients.

We create strategies designed to help our clients manage and preserve their wealth, prepare for retirement, leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren, and fulfill philanthropic interests – as we all strive to leave the world in a better place.  We further hope we can serve as a multigenerational educator for your family to help ensure that the wealth you have created can be a blessing for generations to come.

Meet Our Team

Mark D. Kopkin

Managing Director
Principal

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

(770) 609-4088

Mark has assisted clients in identifying and prioritizing their investment, retirement, and estate planning strategy goals designed to align their individualized goals & objectives with all aspects of their financial lives for more than 35 years.

Prior to Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Mark spent nine years at Stifel and earlier was at Raymond James, where he served as Branch Manager, Managing Director, and Financial Advisor. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Vice president of Investments at several prominent firms, including Kidder Peabody and Paine Webber. Mark attended The University of Georgia as well as Georgia State University.

Active in the community, Mark has served on numerous non-profit Boards such as The Davis Academy, The Cohen Group Home, and JF&CS. He has previously served two terms as President of Congregation Dor Tamid and The Cohen Group Home and currently serves on the board of directors of JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) and the Jewish National Fund (JNF).

Mark resides in Johns Creek, Georgia and is actively involved with his four children and is a very proud grandfather. He enjoys travel, the Arts, and attending sporting events - especially the Georgia Bulldog football.

Scott R. Englehardt

Managing Director

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

(770) 609-4089

Scott has specialized in the design, implementation, and guidance of client portfolios since 1991, bringing more than three decades of experience to the families he serves. He loves the intricacies of wealth management and leads the practice's goal planning and analysis resources, helping clients align their financial decisions with their vision for retirement and other deeply personal goals.

Known for putting clients’ interests first, Scott approaches every project with efficiency and care—never sacrificing quality. He is highly attentive to detail, follows through on commitments, and brings an easygoing nature that helps ensure conversations leave clients feeling supported and at ease.

In March 2026, Scott, Mark, and Yolanda formed their independent practice through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Earlier in his career, Scott served as a financial advisor at Stifel, Raymond James, Wachovia Securities, PaineWebber, and Olde Discount Corp.

Scott was born in Toledo, Ohio, and moved to Georgia at age two. He now lives in Alpharetta with his wife, Wendy; daughter, Lydia; mother‑in‑law, Dorene; and their energetic cat, Buttercup. In his free time, he enjoys tennis (ALTA, T2, and Ultimate Tennis leagues), golf, and ping pong.

Yolanda D. Etchison

Senior Client Associate

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

(770) 609-4091

Yolanda applies her 28-plus years of experience in the financial services industry to assist our clients with their various needs.  With attention to detail and reliable follow-through, she helps us maintain a top-tier level of personal service.

Earlier in her career, Yolanda worked as a sales assistant for several prominent financial firms, including Dean Witter/Morgan Stanley, PaineWebber, J.C. Bradford, Wachovia Securities, Raymond James (Morgan Keegan) and Stifel. 

Yolanda earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from Georgia State University.  She was born and raised in Atlanta and currently resides in Rex, Georgia, with her cats, Brooke and Jake.  In her free time, she enjoys gardening (indoor and outdoor planting) and traveling.

Kopkin + Englehardt Wealth Advisory Group Recognized As

2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams

2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/24 - 3/31/25 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management (minimum variable by state), revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 12,787 wealth management teams were considered for the rating; 6,149 (48% of candidates) were named 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams.