Gordon Frater is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles at firms including Wells Fargo Funds Management, Allspring Funds Distributor, and Drake & Associates before joining Mariner in 2025. Frater is based in Brookfield, WI. Mariner serves a diverse client base with services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to specialized third-party managers. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party allocations, alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Ruth Melody Chukwunyere is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2023, she worked at McAdam LLC and has been involved in the hospitality industry through Levy Restaurants since 2017. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax integration and Core Family Office solutions. The firm employs a customized, discretionary portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations.

Daren Pladson is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Sequoia Financial Group, Eide Bailly LLP, and United Planners' Financial Services. 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 supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting capabilities.

Garrett Howard is a financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Capitol Federal Savings Bank. Mariner serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various third-party managers. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and external platforms, along with integrated tax and accounting services and administrative family office capabilities.

Edward Dulin Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Msec, LLC, Bank of America, NA, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he owns a business focused on buying, fixing, and selling homes. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and family office services.

Cynthia Kurz is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Aspire Planning Associates, NASA Federal Credit Union, and JSK Financial Services. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, and it offers integrated tax services and family office solutions alongside traditional portfolio management.

Kevne Sharpe is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Presidential Brokerage, Northern Lights Distributors, Toews Corporation, and A & I Wealth Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to deliver customized, discretionary portfolios and maintains a notable integration of tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Clayton Meyer is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Parkside Financial Bank and Trust and Edward Jones. 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 employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside administrative family office capabilities.

Matthew Millett is a financial advisor at Mariner in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2025, he worked at Google for 14 years. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled investments and third-party managers. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with tax and accounting integration, providing coordinated tax services, family office capabilities, and a financial wellness platform for employer clients.

Curtis Norwood is a CFP® professional with two years of experience at Mariner Wealth. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Wal Mart for seven years. He is based in San Diego, CA. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and external managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Jacob Mercer is a financial advisor at Mariner with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Edelman Financial Services, EF Legacy Securities, and Fidelity. Mercer has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2023. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Coltin Davis is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2026. He previously worked at Soltis Investment Advisors LLC and Ausdal Financial Partners, INC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and managing partner of a dormant consulting business, TXFP Consulting. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing 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 management team and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and financial wellness tools.

Clare Raleigh is a financial advisor at Mariner with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mariner since 2022. Her previous roles include positions at Hayes Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and it provides tax and accounting integration along with specialized family office and employer financial-wellness services.

Kaleb Fontenot is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Platform Solutions, Rolling Hills Advisors, and Turner Industries. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with the Jambalaya Shoppe for five years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through customized investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and offers integrated tax services and administrative family office capabilities.

Michael Reeves is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential. He has been with Mariner since 2023, following his studies at the University of Delaware and prior work at Bishop Shanahan High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting capabilities as well as financial wellness tools for employer clients.

Nolan Keim is a CFP® with seven years of experience at Mariner Wealth Advisors. He serves as a board member of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Kansas City and co-leads committee meetings focused on increasing financial awareness in the community. Keim is also a member of the finance council at Ascend Church in Olathe, KS. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to specialized investment vehicles. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and offers integrated tax, accounting, and administrative family office services.

Kaitlyn Guintu is a financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Prior to joining Mariner in 2026, she was affiliated with LPL Financial LLC and has academic experience connected to Brown University and its arts institutions. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolio management supported by an internal team and third-party managers, as well as integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Christopher Cardali is a financial advisor at Mariner with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Forte Capital LLC for eight years and Fce for one year. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax, accounting, and administrative family office services.

Gilbert Cassagne is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Mariner, he worked at Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC, Paramount Pictures, and William Morris Endeavor. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines internal research with third-party manager allocations and provides a range of investment strategies alongside integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Jeffrey Maher is a senior wealth advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors, based in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner since 2014 and is also involved with MSEC, LLC, an investment-related business. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth 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, with notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for an enterprise of its size.