Keith Dowling is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner in Florham Park, NJ. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2014 in various capacities and also spent time at Msec, LLC and FirstPoint Financial. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized tax and family office services. The firm uses customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Jill Klose is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Sequoia Financial Group, United Planners' Financial Services, and Eide Bailly Financial Services. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Rockin' K Photography, a photography services business. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, and organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.

Phillip Campit is a financial advisor with Mariner, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summitry, LLC, TIAA Financial, EquityBee Securities LLC, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains a food blog. 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, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Jared Barkmeier is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. He previously worked at HK Financial Services, Inc. for four years before joining Mariner in 2020. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations by offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party allocations, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside portfolio management.

Edmond Sheidlower is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Forte Capital LLC for 16 years before joining Mariner, which acquired Forte Capital's remnant business and now serves as a holding company. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds through investment management, financial planning, and a range of coordinated services such as tax compliance and Core Family Office offerings. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and offers diverse strategies across equity, fixed income, alternatives, and retirement plan solutions, supported by CPAs and specialized tax services.

Bradley Howe is a CFP® and CFA® with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Mariner and previously worked at First Business Bank and Filbrandt Investment Advisers. He serves on the board of Do Good Wisconsin, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Madison. Mariner serves a wide range of clients through customized, discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house research and third-party managers. The firm is notable for its integration of tax and accounting services, alongside traditional investment management, and offers specialized solutions such as CFO services and a Financial Wellness Platform.

Kross Blackwell is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at First United Bank Texas and was a full-time student for nine years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers customized portfolios managed by an Investment Committee and internal teams, with access to third-party managers and a range of investment strategies, as well as integrated tax and accounting services and administrative family office capabilities.

Charles Mcconnell is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts and was self-employed before joining Mariner. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and accounting services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with additional capabilities such as tax compliance, family office services, and employer financial wellness tools.

Lauren Reed is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors. She previously worked at The Partners Group and Geneos Wealth Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios with robust tax and accounting integration and offers specialized family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Andrew Welzel is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Mariner since 2015. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines in-house research with external managers and provides extensive tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Bret Ambrosier is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Ascend Wealth Management, and CGN Advisors, LLC. Bret’s background also includes roles outside of finance, such as work with Precision Electrical Contractors and agricultural-related businesses. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations by offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services along with unique operational capabilities such as administrative CFO services and a financial wellness platform for employer clients.

Danielle Szikman is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mariner, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to joining Mariner, she held roles at T. Rowe Price and Allegis Group. She has experience connected to University of Maryland Hillel and involvement with educational institutions. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its size.

Tobin Brandt is a financial advisor at Mariner with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Waddell & Reed, LPL Financial, and MSEC, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm implements customized discretionary portfolios supported by an in-house team and third-party managers, alongside integrated tax and accounting services and unique operational offerings such as administrative CFO capabilities and a Financial Wellness Platform for employer clients.

Tom Nguyen is a financial advisor at Mariner with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, UnionBanc Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on real estate transactions for his own account. Mariner serves a diverse client base encompassing individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and is noted for its integrated tax and accounting services along with administrative CFO capabilities and financial wellness tools.

Daniela De Castro Martins is a financial advisor at Mariner with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Insight Securities, Inc. and Msec, LLC. 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 consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, alongside extensive tax and accounting integration.

Matthew Gentile is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Equity Services Inc, National Life Group, and Amedore Homes. 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, tax services, and family office support through customized, committee-overseen portfolios that integrate in-house research with third-party managers.

Paula Degener is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously spent four years at Kummer Financial Strategies, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

William Boatman is a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at Advantage Tech Inc. and the University of Missouri - Columbia. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax services along with administrative family office capabilities.

Kate Keller is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2024. She previously worked at Blakely Financial Services, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Keller retains a nominal share ownership in Blakely Financial Services, which she is in the process of surrendering. 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 discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with notable tax and accounting integration uncommon for firms of its size.

Alexandra Azara is a financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has held multiple roles at Mariner since 2022. Prior to her career in financial advising, she worked in various roles including at Cafe Gelato and the University of Delaware. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.