Mariner

Tucker Horsley is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner in Sarasota, FL, where he has been since 2021. Horsley previously served as an advisor at Allegiant Private Advisors and was involved with Lucky-U Cycles for five years. He is a board member of the nonprofit Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County. Mariner serves a diverse client base with services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, along with specialized tax, accounting, and family office services.

Robert Gustafson Jr. is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for 17 years at Triton Financial Group, Inc. He serves as president of Advisors Choice Insurance Company, Inc. and is a board member of the City of Marlborough Retirement System. Mariner serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, and offers additional services such as Core Family Office capabilities and employer financial wellness tools.

Scott Lummer is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously spent 11 years at The Savant Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both internal research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and CFO services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Lauren Alvey is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at AllianceBernstein and MassMutual/MML Investor Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Hidden City Derby Girls. Mariner Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and combines in-house research with third-party managers, while also providing extensive tax integration and administrative family office services.

Nancy Lott is a financial advisor at Mariner with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022, with prior experience at Stonex Group Inc and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through customized investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.

James Tinsley is a financial advisor at Mariner with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes nine years at Two West Capital Advisors and seven years at Mariner Wealth Advisors before joining Mariner Institutional. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with offerings that include alternatives, structured notes, and digital assets, alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Jackson Smith is a financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at 49 Financial. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, 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 a range of strategies covering equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets.

William Stoops is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Guidepoint and several academic institutions, including Bucknell University and Berkshire School. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, tax services, and family office support. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both internal research and third-party managers, with a notable focus on integrated tax and accounting services.

Hudson Horn is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Wealth Advisors. His prior work history includes roles at Great Plains Capital Partners, The Boeing Company, Ernst & Young, and Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios managed by an Investment Committee, with integrated tax and accounting services, family office capabilities, and a financial wellness platform for employers.

Alyssa Peterson is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at Reliance Bank and Palm Beach Tan, and she was a full-time student for several years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for an enterprise of its size.

Deborah Mcwilliams is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She serves as Event Chair for the WINGS Scholarships and Mentoring Program and volunteers with the Women's Impact Fund, both nonprofit organizations based in Charlotte, NC. Mariner serves a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, alongside integrated tax and administrative CFO services.

Lewis Partridge II is a financial advisor at Mariner with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at LexAurum Advisors, Veritas Independent Partners, Sowell Management Services, and Summit Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is a 50/50 partner in JW Downtown Partners, LLC, a company that owns a commercial building in Benton, Arkansas. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and administrative services uncommon for firms of its size.

Brian Tobin is a CFP® professional at Mariner with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Texas Legacy Wealth Management, The Vanguard Group, Kestra Financial, Merrill, Bank of America, and USAA. He is based in Austin, TX. 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 and family office services. The firm implements discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and employer financial wellness solutions.

Kenneth Furman is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Fidelity Investments. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes 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 implement customized portfolios and provides notable integrated tax and accounting services, including administrative CFO capabilities.

Tyler Grubb is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner Wealth Advisors. Before his advisory role, he spent seven years at Conagra Brands and completed his studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various investment vehicles. The firm combines in-house research with external managers and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.