Mark Kole is an accomplished finance professional with over 16 years of experience in fixed income trading. Currently serving as Director of Fixed Income Trading at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since September 2009, Mark has honed expertise in senior fixed income trading. Previously, Mark held the role of Director of Structured Products at Countrywide Securities from January 2006 to September 2007, focusing on dealer sales. Mark's career in finance began at H&R Block Financial Advisors, where responsibilities as a Senior Fixed Income Trader for corporate bonds were undertaken from 1997 to 2005. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Economics from Wayne State University, earned between 1991 and 1995.