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Our Branch Manager

Marty Preston | NMLS #20984

Marty Preston is a Certified Mortgage Planner and Branch Manager with Benchmark Mortgage. Both his personal production team and his offices rank among the elite in the nation in virtually every statistical category originating over $400 million in loans and serving over 1,600 families each year.

Their success is widely a result of their ability to provide WOW! service which is why almost 100% of their clients are by referral only. A big part of that WOW! has been their willingness to meet face to face with every client to ensure that the selected loan strategy is ideal and properly meets each family’s needs and circumstances. Their system for communicating throughout the process is unmatched as every client is made aware during their initial consultation of every document and every step necessary for a successful and stress-free closing. After that it only gets better as everyone receives a weekly update in writing of every action taken along with a real-time accounting of where the file is in process. Putting the cherry on top, every client receives a personalized reserved parking space, a customized mortgage plan, their top-ten written guarantees, an assorted offering of refreshments and even a customized umbrella if the weather isn’t cooperating when you are ready to leave. WOW!

Marty graduated from the University of Kentucky’s Gatton School of Business earning a B.S. degree in Accounting. His accounting background has not only been a great asset in advising self-employed clients, but also in creating and drafting tax-saving strategies for clients with a variety of backgrounds. In 2004, Marty traveled to Washington where he became the first Certified Mortgage Planner in Kentucky. Marty is a past VP of the Kentucky Association of Mortgage Professionals where he assisted in drafting regulations that increased transparency for consumers and he currently serves on the board of directors for the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP).

Marty and his wife Ragan have been married for 25 years and live in Lexington, Kentucky, with their four children. When Marty isn’t busy studying mortgage strategy or meeting with clients he enjoys spending time with his family. They are avid sports fans so you may catch them watching one of their children competing in golf (Jansen plays for Vanderbilt University), baseball, basketball or volleyball (Jack, Hagan and Ava compete for LCA). Or definitely cheering on the Wildcats in Rupp Arena or at Kroger Field.

Please contact us today at 859-967-1777 for prompt assistance. Whether you are considering the purchase of a new home or refinancing your existing home loan, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

Our Loan Officers

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Bradley Hacker

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #22435
Office: 859-977-5239
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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David Willoughby

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #20146
Office: 859-536-7643
1084 E New Circle Rd #200,
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in FL, IN, KY, OH, TN, and WA.
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Susan Hatfield

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #58306
Office: 859-977-5236
119 S Collins St
Richmond, KY 40475
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Casey VanHoose

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #23029
Office: 859-977-5897
1084 E New Circle Rd #200,
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Riley Burton

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #564393
Office: 859-977-5237
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Tiffany Garrard

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #15421
Office: 859-309-0205
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in GA, KY, and TN.
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Devin Buckner

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #2436722
Office: 859-699-1233
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in KY and AZ.
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Dalton Hill

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #2436334
Office: 859-309-0215 ext 147
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Leslie Ricketts

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #823398
Office: 859-899-0532
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Justin Galloway

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #1677642
Cell: 615-594-4260
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in TN, FL, and KY.
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Maria Grisby

Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #2153815
Office: 859-977-5931
Cell: 859-308-0114
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky
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Our Staff

Melissa Ryan

Production Partner to Marty Preston

Sharon Floyd

Production Partner to Marty Preston

Tami Brown

Executive Assistant to Marty Preston

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Cameron Bailey

Production Partner to Brad Hacker

Casey Robinson

Production Partner to David Willoughby

Maria Grisby

Production Partner to David Willoughby

Leslie Ricketts

Production Partner to Susan Hatfield

Lisa Hager

Production Partner to Susan Hatfield

Jacob Hatfield

Administrative Assistant to Susan Hatfield

Sara Hatfield

Administrative Assistant to Susan Hatfield

Amanda Kerr

Administrator of Branch Operations

Bobby Fulks

Branch Operations Manager

Jenny Moss

Regional Operations Manager

Kelsea Fitzpatrick

Marketing Coordinator

Melissa Truex

In-House Closer

Morgan Heath

IT Project Manager

Tracey Moore

Partner Relationship Manager

We’re Elated To Hear From You!

We pride ourselves in being the best in the business. Our client-focused approach is a point of pride, and a major part of what has enabled our team to help many clients with a dream make their dreams into a reality.