Brookfield, WI Office

Marcus Melnarik is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Mariner with four years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at U.S. Bank and Oak Ridge Country Club. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, alongside coordinated tax services and financial wellness tools.

Mark Duetsch is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee Tool, and Marquette University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and creator of an Etsy business selling 3D printed items. Mariner Wealth Advisors 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 customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides unique tax integration and administrative family office services for clients.

Joshua Horner is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Kohl's. Outside of finance, he is involved in fashion design and manages a small merchandise and accessories business under YALO LLC. 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 emphasizes customized portfolio management supported by internal research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services and specialized financial wellness and family office solutions.

Matthew Logue is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His career includes five years at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC before joining Mariner Wealth Advisors, where he worked from 2020 to 2023. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized discretionary portfolios and is notable for its integrated tax and accounting services as well as administrative family office capabilities.

Daniel Borchard is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and was previously with Russell Investments from 2010 to 2018. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to specialized investment vehicles. The firm combines customized, discretionary portfolio management with integrated tax and accounting services, offering a range of strategies across asset classes and operational capabilities uncommon for firms of its size.

John Morton is a financial advisor at Mariner with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes seven years at Boardwalk Financial Strategies and two years at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to create customized discretionary portfolios and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Gordon Frater is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles at firms including Wells Fargo Funds Management, Allspring Funds Distributor, and Drake & Associates before joining Mariner in 2025. Frater is based in Brookfield, WI. Mariner serves a diverse client base with services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to specialized third-party managers. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party allocations, alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Thomas Tilley is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prime Capital Investment Advisors and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for the Folds of Honor Foundation, which raises funds to support children of active or retired U.S. military personnel, and provides guidance to Scavuzzo's, Inc., a food and delivery company. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, tax services, and employer financial wellness tools. The firm implements discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both internal research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax, accounting, and administrative family office services.