Eric May is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Independent in Dubuque, IA. His prior work includes roles at Dubuque Bank & Trust and America Trust & Savings. He is also the owner of Intersect Wealth Advisors, LLC, offering investment advisory services through Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm supports both model portfolios and advisor-level discretionary management, and integrates institutional and retirement plan resources through affiliated entities and third-party partnerships.

Alexander Larson is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works with Mariner Independent and its affiliate, Intersect Wealth Advisors, having previously been associated with Dubuque Bank and Trust and LPL Financial. Larson serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Dubuque Golf and Country Club. Mariner Independent serves individuals including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments through a broad range of affiliated businesses and investment platforms.

Frank Bertsch is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he spent five years with the Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club. Bertsch serves on the board of the Saint 4 Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and is an independent director on the board of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Mariner Independent serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of adviser representatives using a broad range of investment tools and affiliated business resources.

Regan Takes is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent in Dubuque, IA. Prior to joining Mariner Platform Solutions and Intersect Wealth Advisors in 2026, Regan worked at UMB Bank and Dubuque Bank & Trust, and earlier spent six years with Heacock & Jones Financial Services, Inc. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and alternative investments through a network of over 100 investment adviser representatives, utilizing both firm-built models and customized discretionary portfolios.