Tara Hill is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She is currently associated with Mariner Independent and Fortitude Financial Partners. Her prior experience includes roles at Brown Brothers Harriman and Northern Trust. Mariner Independent serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments, utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary portfolios.

John Buckingham is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms, including Kovitz Investment Group Partners and AFAM Capital. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of investment services through a network of advisors, utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary management, supported by affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Glenn is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent in Port Huron, MI. His prior roles include positions at Huntington National Bank and Oppenheimer. He also offers investment services through Sterling Private Wealth and Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a broad range of investment tools and affiliated business services.

Brian Kinney is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for State Street Bank for 20 years. Kinney is also the founder of a professional and executive coaching firm, Catalyst Professional Advisors. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and fiduciary support through a platform integrated with institutional resources and third-party managers.

Matthew Kubicek is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and Alinity Wealth Management. Prior to his current roles, he spent 20 years at Northwestern Mutual, including positions in wealth management, investment management, and life insurance. Kubicek serves as treasurer for two nonprofit organizations, CYT Baton Rouge and Ironside Property Association. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of firm-built model portfolios, customized discretionary portfolios, and access to various investment vehicles and affiliated services.

Joseph Thomason is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan, First Republic, Bank of America, and Merrill. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both model portfolios and advisor-level discretionary management, supplemented by affiliate investment resources and third-party platforms, with a notable integration of institutional and retirement plan services.

Christine Newberry is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with a Series 65 designation and over 20 years of experience, including a long tenure at Huntington National Bank. She has been affiliated with Mariner Platform Solutions and Sterling Private Wealth since 2025. Mariner Independent offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan services, supported by institutional resources and affiliated private funds.

Molly Talty is a ChFC® affiliated with Mariner Independent, with experience in the financial services industry since 2019. She has worked at multiple firms, including Crescent Wealth Partners, Logarus Wealth Solutions, and Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary management.

Edward Schoeb is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Strategic Path Wealth Management, Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists, and LPL Financial. Outside the industry, he is a co-owner of Norm's Cycle Center, a motorcycle retail business. Mariner Independent serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—along with pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives and a range of affiliated businesses.

Joseph Swirbalus is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent in Wellesley, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at JP Morgan Securities Inc., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., BGC Financial, Liquidnet, and Tp Icap Global Markets Americas LLC. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary portfolios.

Jonathan Wilks is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual and Matthew Kubicek. He is also the owner of Slopes & Summits, LLC, a partnership entity unrelated to his trading hours. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary strategies.

Gregory Karanzalis is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Valic Financial Advisors and Mutual Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public and is involved in managing a family real estate investment LLC. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm supports both model portfolio and discretionary management approaches, offering access to affiliate investment resources and specialized retirement plan services.

Will Meyer is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent through Mariner Platform Solutions and Strategic Path Retirement. Meyer has prior experience at Farmers National Bank and extensive involvement with the Pittsburgh Field Club. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through its network of investment adviser representatives and affiliated businesses.

Laurel Mann is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mariner Independent in Manhattan Beach, CA, and has previously worked at Purus Wealth Management and AdvicePeriod, LLC. She is involved with Reach for More, LLC, an entity created to receive non-investment related income. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized retirement plan services through a platform integrating institutional resources and affiliated investment relationships.

William Powell is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, where he worked for seven years. Powell is also involved with Fortitude Financial Partners, providing investment services through Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a network of investment adviser representatives who offer financial planning, portfolio management, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary strategies.

Adam Clark is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and also manages Investtax Wealth Advisers, LLC, and ITWA CPA Tax Services, where he provides CPA services unrelated to investments. Clark has prior experience with Moneta Group Investment Advisors and Deloitte Tax LLP. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and both investment and tax advisory services through a platform that integrates institutional and retirement plan resources.

Casey Clure is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Enso Wealth Management, and AGT CPAs & Advisors. He has also been involved with UC Berkeley Extension since 2022. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of over 100 advisors and affiliated businesses.

John Han is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent who holds the ChFC®, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC for nine years and is the founder of Foothill Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volleyball coach at Santa Teresa High School in San Jose, CA. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives using both model and customized portfolios.

Nicole Belanger is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at Mariner Platform Solutions, Connect Wealth, and Fidelity Investments. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 investment adviser representatives.

Madison Held is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Nelson Wealth Management, LLC and Mariner Platform Solutions since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at AdvicePeriod, LLC and Nelson Financial Partners, LLC. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 advisers using both model and customized portfolios.