Elias Friedman is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a business selling inflatable products and towels. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s platform offers access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan solutions, supported by affiliations with institutional and retirement plan resources.

Jay Ahlbeck is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mariner Independent and Kinney Munro Wealth Advisors in 2024, he worked at Planning Capital Management Corp. for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, he oversees a hobby farm that produces hay, wood, and maple syrup. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan services supported by institutional resources and affiliated investment relationships.

Hunter Stobaugh is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of a local business networking group, facilitating meetings and membership growth. 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, and access to alternative investments through a broad range of affiliated businesses and an extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Alan Gelb is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent and has held prior roles at AdvicePeriod, LLC, Wescap Management Group, Inc., Foster Investment Consulting LLC, and AMI Asset Management Corp. 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, and access to alternative investments through a network of over 100 investment adviser representatives using both model and customized discretionary portfolios.

Scott Hitchcock is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RSM US Wealth Management for 19 years and Choreo, LLC for two years. Hitchcock serves as a board member of Leavenworth Adventure Park in Washington. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s platform supports model portfolios, discretionary management, and offers integrated institutional and retirement plan resources through affiliated entities.

Gurpreet Khalsa is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, Khalsa worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2020. He is a board member of the Central Florida Foundation and serves on the City of Orlando's City Venues Oversight Committee. 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 integrated retirement plan services supported by institutional resources and affiliated entities.

Mackenzie Delaune is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner Platform Solutions and Alinity Wealth Management in 2026, Mackenzie worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2022 to 2026. Outside of finance, Mackenzie has been involved with LMD Dance Academy since 2016. 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, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives supported by in-house and third-party resources.

Roy Guia is an advisor with Mariner Independent in Torrance, CA, with experience primarily in accounting and financial services since 2016. His background includes roles at several accounting firms such as Westside CPAs LLP, Armanino, Marcum LLP, and operating his own Roy Guia Accountancy Corporation. 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 advisors and a variety of investment platforms.

Audry Batiste is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Independent. He has held roles at Precise Wealth Management and Redrock Wealth Management, among others. Batiste is the founder and owner of Precise Wealth Management and serves as Secretary on the board of The 300 Stewart Avenue Corporation. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to 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 retirement plan services, supported by institutional affiliations and integrated resources.

Alfred Cantilina is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at Tapfin/EY, Own Your Life Planning LLC, Mansour Partners, SurePath Wealth, CFS Investment Advisory Services, and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of advising, he is involved with Catalina Vending, LLC, a business operating stock vending machines. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and discretionary management through its platform, along with institutional and retirement plan resources integrated with affiliated entities.

Regan Takes is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent in Dubuque, IA. Prior to joining Mariner Platform Solutions and Intersect Wealth Advisors in 2026, Regan worked at UMB Bank and Dubuque Bank & Trust, and earlier spent six years with Heacock & Jones Financial Services, Inc. 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 alternative investments through a network of over 100 investment adviser representatives, utilizing both firm-built models and customized discretionary portfolios.

Jennifer Scaglione is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for ten years before joining Mariner in 2023. 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.

Amelia Ostenson is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Mariner Independent. She previously worked at Soliant Health, LLC and Homrich Berg, and has experience balancing her career with periods as a stay-at-home mother. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and retirement plan services, supported by institutional resources and affiliated investment managers.

Robert Ciullo is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Mariner Independent in 2024, he worked at firms including Triad Advisors, Alera Group, DeVoe & Company, Creative Planning, SBSB Financial Advisors, Pagnatokarp Partners, and Charles Schwab. He serves as a Town Council Member in Oak Island, NC. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan services through a platform that integrates institutional and retirement plan resources.

Chase Mauro is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mauro Capital Management, UBS Financial Services, and in early childhood education. Mauro is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies supported by affiliated and third-party managers.

Kori Manus is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 23 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Mariner, Kori worked at firms including Carbon Wealth Advisors, Ideal Wealth Partners, and LPL Financial. 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, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 investment adviser representatives using both model and customized discretionary portfolios.

Craig Norris is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent in Chicago, IL. He has held advisory roles at Archiwealth and Mariner Platform Solutions and serves on the advisory board of The H Foundation, a nonprofit focused on cancer research. Additionally, he creates content for an internet-based sports media channel called Game On Media. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and a range of retirement plan services, supported by institutional affiliations that enhance its investment and fiduciary capabilities.

Alicia Kelley is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Flagstar Bank. Alicia is also involved with Fortitude Financial Partners through Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and insurance solutions, utilizing both proprietary model portfolios and customized discretionary strategies supported by in-house and third-party managers.

Samuel Boyd is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving with Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at Capital Asset Management Group, Inc., Capital Investment Advisors, Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. He is a board member of the National Capital Area Financial Planning Association, a nonprofit entity based in Herndon, VA. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and planning services through independent advisers supported by a platform that integrates institutional resources, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Anthony Ferraiolo is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at firms including AdvicePeriod, LLC and Altfest Personal Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation as a tax associate with Mazz CPA 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 offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan services, supported by its platform’s integration with institutional resources and affiliated entities.