Jacob Kern is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors in Overland Park, KS, where he has worked since 2008. He has 18 years of industry experience. 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 provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, combining in-house research with third-party managers across a range of strategies.

Casey Gilligan is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Mariner in Cincinnati, OH, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2021, he worked at Medpace and Midwest Switchgear Services. He serves as Co-Chair of the Southern Ohio Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, participating on the planning and fundraising board. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and combines in-house research with third-party allocations, while also providing integrated tax and administrative CFO services.

Dustin Gaj is a financial advisor at Mariner with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Amundi Distributor US, Inc. and various PNC entities. He serves as a director on the St. Louis Planned Giving Council board and as treasurer for the local council of the St. Louis Boy Scouts. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm uses a discretionary, customized investment approach supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with integrated tax and accounting services and specialized operational capabilities.

Kevin Flynn is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Gary's Wine and Marketplace, Forest Lodge Catering, Bucknell University, and Watchung Hills Regional High School. 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 services, combining discretionary customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party manager access.

Chad Richardson is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Taylor, Cottrill, Erickson & Associates for five years before joining Mariner in 2021. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines discretionary customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax services and administrative family office support.

Matthew Hanson is a financial advisor at Mariner with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Altruist LLC, Virtus Distributors, LLC, and John Hancock Advisers. Mariner serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing 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 using in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Michael Carignan is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2023. Prior to joining Mariner, he held various roles at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and Avantax Advisory Services between 2013 and 2023. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and provides a range of strategies across equity, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, alongside tax, accounting, and family office services.

Eduardo Gonzalez is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Mariner. His prior roles include positions at Msec, Bank of America, Merrill, Creative Planning, and SunTrust. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner and part-time brewer at Conscious Brewing, LLC and serves as Treasurer for the Miami Independent Brewers Alliance, a nonprofit organization. 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 services. The firm uses customized, discretionary portfolios supported by internal and third-party managers and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

James Davis is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Advisors LLC. He serves as a board member of the Children in Need Foundation, a charitable organization supporting children's charities in Phoenix, AZ. Mariner provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Grant Palmer IV is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner and previously held positions at Waypoint Wealth Management, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Buckingham Strategic Wealth. He also has background experience associated with Virginia Tech, including the Tennis Center and the university itself. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, and family office capabilities, utilizing customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and supported by extensive in‑house research and third‑party managers.

Nathan Dorn is a financial advisor at Mariner with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. Dorn has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2016 and previously at FirstPoint Financial from 2014 to 2017. 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 services, implementing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers.

Connor Gillis is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors. He has previously worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President-Elect of the Grand Valley State University Young Alumni Council. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, 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 notable for its integrated tax and accounting services as well as operational CFO and financial wellness platforms.

Chevie Walerowicz is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors based in Englewood, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, Chevie worked in hospitality and retail roles, including positions at St. Julien Hotel & Spa and Lucky's Bakehouse & Cafe. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and CFO services uncommon at this scale.

Anne Dorian is a financial advisor at Mariner with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018. Dorian is also president of MSEC, LLC, an investment-related business. 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 in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Marco Anaya is a financial advisor at Mariner with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and LPL Financial. He provides administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network, an independent investment advisor firm. 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 investment committee and combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations.

Ryan Graves is a financial advisor with Mariner who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously held roles at FirstPoint Financial and Adams Hall Wealth Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Joseph Wilcoxon is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Arbor Wealth Management, The North Face, and Under Armour. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, tax services, and family office solutions. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside specialized operational capabilities for employer clients.

Sean Meagher is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2018. Outside of traditional financial services, he was involved with Major League Lacrosse from 2015 to 2019. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to deliver customized portfolios and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Ronald Beyer is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner since 2018. He previously worked at Vantage Investment Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2018. Beyer is active in his community as Treasurer of the Centre County United Way and President of the State College Sunrise Rotary Club. 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 vehicles and third-party managers. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services uncommon for its enterprise scale.

Justin Mccarthy is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors in New York, NY. He has been with Mariner since 2007, including roles at both Mariner Wealth Advisors-NYC, LLC and the broader Mariner enterprise. Additionally, he has affiliation with Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2006. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm’s investment approach includes discretionary, customized portfolios managed by an internal team and oversight committee, with integration of tax, accounting, and operational CFO capabilities uncommon at a firm of its scale.