Brentwood, MO Office

Zachary Joiner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has previously worked at Spire Wealth Management, Meredith Wealth Planning, Parkside Financial, Archford Capital Strategies, and Cambridge Capital Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax, accounting, and employer financial wellness solutions.

Patrick Howley III is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior wealth advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2015. He is also co-owner and inventor at PatTom Ventures LLC, a non-investment related business focused on product development. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services unique for a firm of its size.

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.

Adam Link is a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has a background that includes roles at Missouri State University and several educational institutions. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized investment approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with notable capabilities in integrated tax services and employer financial wellness solutions.

Betsy Dow is a financial advisor at Mariner with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors and its related entity MSEC, LLC since 2015. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Patrick Howley IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has worked in various roles there since 2018, including prior experience outside the financial sector at Sweet Basil and Springfield Parking Co. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions that are uncommon for firms of its enterprise scale.

Leanne Wilhelm is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Mariner in Brentwood, MO, bringing three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors and positions in the hospitality sector at Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, The Crescent Hotel, TownePlace Suites, and JQH Arena. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon for firms of its size.

Gregory Dow is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner and Msec, LLC, having previously worked at BMO Asset Management Corp., Foreside Financial Services, and Henderson Global Investors. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, 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, with notable integration of tax and accounting services and administrative family office capabilities.

Connor Dunlop is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has prior experience at Benjamin F. Edwards Wealth Management, LLC and Benjamin F Edwards & Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues AAA youth hockey team. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and provides integrated tax and administrative CFO services.

Jeffrey Rainwater is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2016 and serves as Treasurer for the Greater St Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Debra Light is a financial advisor at Mariner with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2016. 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 customized portfolios through a combination of in-house research and third-party managers.

Luke Hagerty is a financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Forward Through Ferguson and educational institutions such as Chicago Jesuit Academy and Loyola Academy of St Louis. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, while providing integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Richard Huite Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F Edwards & Co. for 15 years before joining Mariner and Msec, LLC in 2026. 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 offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax services and specialized family office and employer wellness solutions.

Matthew Fisher is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2015, initially at the St. Louis office before moving to the Brentwood location. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, and family office solutions, combining customized portfolios with tax and accounting integration.

Yen Huei Jones is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner and previously spent 12 years at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. 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 accounting services along with specialized family office and financial wellness solutions.