Faith Schanowski is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Annex Wealth Management and 1834 Investment Advisors, and she attended the University of Iowa. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal portfolio team and external managers, and it is notable for its integrated tax and accounting capabilities alongside traditional portfolio management.

Jordan Freund is a financial advisor at Mariner with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, RBC Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, and Bank of New York Mellon. Freund is based in Newport Beach, CA. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and combines in-house research with third-party managers, offering a broad range of strategies alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Noah Babin is a financial advisor at Mariner with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, PKS Investments, and MODL Investments. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in youth sports coaching and sports psychology, serving as founder and coach for related organizations and acting as a youth hockey coach at Pacific Ridge School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, and family office solutions, implementing customized portfolios through a combination of in-house research and third-party managers.

Karlye Byrnes is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with seven years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Emerson Wealth, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory practice, she volunteers with Savvy Ladies and Project 2 Detroit, providing pro-bono financial coaching and advice. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal portfolio team and an Investment Committee, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside its investment solutions.

Alisa Roth is a financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Mariner since 2009 and is also associated with Msec, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and accounting services, utilizing both in-house research and third-party managers across a wide range of strategies.

Brady Ryan is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. Prior to joining Mariner in 2019, he held positions at Cerner Corporation and Sprint Corporation. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax services and family office capabilities alongside traditional portfolio management.

Daniel Smyth is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner since 2026. He previously worked at North Berkeley Investment Partners for nine years and had roles at Puritan Financial. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers while providing integrated tax, accounting, and administrative family office services.

Alan Thornton Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Box Financial Advisors, LLC, and the University of North Texas. Mariner serves a diverse client base including 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 Core Family Office services, employing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Juda Schechter is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes 16 years at Singer Xenos Securities Corp. and seven years at Msec, LLC. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party platforms to deliver customized, discretionary portfolio solutions across multiple asset classes and specialized strategies.

Hanna Ready is a CFP® professional at Mariner with several years of industry experience, including roles at Mariner since 2022. Prior to her financial advisory career, she was affiliated with Purdue University and Blackberry Farm. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services.

Michael Kats is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously spent seven years at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services, combining in-house research with third-party manager allocations across a wide range of strategies and operational offerings.

Luke Hagerty is a financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Forward Through Ferguson and educational institutions such as Chicago Jesuit Academy and Loyola Academy of St Louis. Mariner Wealth Advisors 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 services. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, while providing integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Anna Maria Jones is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 15 years at Patriot Wealth Management. Jones is based in Houston, TX. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting capabilities uncommon for firms of its size.

Gregory Hutcheson is a financial advisor at Mariner with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Infosys Consulting and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of RFS LLC, which manufactures and sells bitters. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies overseen by an investment committee and integrates in-house research with third-party managers, alongside coordinated tax and CFO services.

Christopher Tumio is a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Webster Financial Corporation, People's United Bank, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates tax and accounting services with its portfolio management, offering customized discretionary strategies overseen by an Investment Committee.

Brittany Williams is a financial advisor at Mariner with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Mariner since 2019. Prior to that, she was with TIAA-CREF from 2015 to 2019. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions alongside traditional portfolio management.

Damien Jackson Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career at Ameriprise before joining Mariner. His background includes roles in education and retail prior to entering the financial services industry. 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 discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services and specialized employer financial wellness tools.

William Geisdorf is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Allegiant Private Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Ned Davis Research. He serves on the boards of First Tee Sarasota/Manatee and the Riverview High School Foundation, where he helps coordinate events and fundraising. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pensions, 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 integrates tax and accounting services alongside its portfolio management.

Gian Carlo Ornelas is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2021, including prior experience at Shankland Financial Advisors and Illinois State University. Outside of finance, he has experience in the automotive service sector with Platinum Car Wash. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Emily Ebel is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior firms include UBS Financial Services, Sequoia Financial Group, LLC, and Eide Bailly Financial Services, LLC. Before entering the financial sector, she spent 17 years in full-time education. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside administrative family office and employer financial wellness solutions.