Benjamin Voelker is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Merrill for 16 years. He is a member of the Board of Directors at Phoenix Country Club. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee with in-house research and third-party allocations, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Kevin Takinen is a financial advisor at Mariner with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including World Investment Advisors, Sequoia, ADP, Fis, and KeyBank. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions uncommon for a firm of its size.