Daniel Sharkey is a financial advisor at Mariner with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. for 14 years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Michael Syer is a CFP® professional based in Boston, MA, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner since 2025 and previously held roles at Cerity Partners LLC, Bainco International Investors LLC, and The Colony Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm integrates in-house research with third-party managers and offers specialized solutions such as Core Family Office services and employer financial-wellness tools.

Lisa Ozaki is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner in Los Altos, CA. She has previously worked at Summitry, LLC and Allworth Financial. Mariner is an enterprise firm that serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee.

Julie Sacchiero is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Mariner and previously spent 21 years at GW&K Investment Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm provides customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services and specialized operational solutions for employer clients.

Leigh Russo is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors. Her prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and FCG Advisors, among others. She is a member of the Finance Committee for Executive Women of New Jersey. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its size.

Anthony Azzano is a financial advisor at Mariner located in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes a role at Janney Montgomery Scott and academic work at Salve Regina University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm combines in-house research with third-party allocations across various asset classes and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon among firms of its size.

Shabina Rafiq is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Msec, LLC. Additionally, she is a notary public. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon among large enterprises.

Luke Mathis is a financial advisor with Mariner holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Equitable Advisors for two years and has a background that includes roles in healthcare solutions and education. Outside of finance, he has entrepreneurial experience with Doyle's Pour House Tuckerton. Mariner serves a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and CFO services, implementing customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Raoul Rodriguez Walters is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Congress Wealth Management LLC and Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. He is a trustee of an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) since 2005 and is active as a conference speaker, author for the Global Financial Planning Institute, and serves on a nonprofit board in Miami. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal management team and emphasizes integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Pardis Nikzad is a financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2025, she worked at Lion Street Financial, Ernst & Young, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, Core Family Office services, and employer financial wellness tools, utilizing a mix of discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Danielle Washington is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2024. She previously worked at Sequoia Financial Group and Polaris Greystone Advisory Group. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Board Member and Secretary for the Detroit Style Skating Club and works as a consultant for Gerson Lehrman Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and provides a wide range of strategies, along with specialized administrative and financial wellness solutions.

Lawrence Rosa is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2017 and was previously with Chilton Trust Company from 2015 to 2017. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by a dedicated Investment Committee and integrates extensive tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Jack Herman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Pacific Life Insurance Company, and FBL Financial Group. Herman is located in Omaha, NE. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by an investment committee, combining in-house research with third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.

Christopher Sosa is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with specialized capabilities in tax integration and administrative CFO services.

Benjamin Heikes is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. He has previously worked at The Mather Group, Financial Engines Advisors, Edelman Financial Services, Fidelity, and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and features integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Steven Sheldon is a CFP® and CFA® based in Houston, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019 and spent 17 years at SMS Capital Management prior to that. Sheldon serves on the boards of a medical device company and a charitable foundation and is also a published author. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm implements customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers and offers integrated tax and accounting services along with family office and financial wellness solutions.

Kyle Ryan is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has previously been with firms including Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and GWFS Equities, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and an internal management team, with a notable integration of tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Reece Smith is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Fidelity and Aptus Wealth Planning. Outside of his advisory roles, he managed a lawn care business for six years and has teaching experience with Carlynton School District and Allegheny College. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax coordination and family office solutions. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with an emphasis on tax and accounting integration uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Darrell Habben Jr. is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Miller Private Wealth LLC and Third Seven Capital LLC. He is also a member of Black Tulip Group, LLC, a holding company involved in non-control equity, fixed income, and real estate investments. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, tax services, and family office support. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios combining in-house research with third-party managers and provides integrated tax and administrative services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Sheri Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and TIAA-CREF. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.