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Benjamin Mueller is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PlanMember Financial Corporation. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations across diverse asset classes.

Joshua Chambers is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including AdvicePeriod and Signature Estate & Investment Advisors. Outside of finance, he was involved with Fresh Corn Grill for two years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax, accounting, and administrative family office capabilities.

Jacob Dorman is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner since 2022. He co-owns Dorman & Company Inc., an event services business for which he provides consulting on weekends. Prior to Mariner, he worked at AdvicePeriod, LLC and ran his own wealth management firm. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax coordination and Core Family Office support. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by both internal and third-party management, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Michael Arteaga is a financial advisor at Mariner with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ICONIQ Capital, AdvicePeriod, and Merrill Lynch. Arteaga has also been affiliated with the University of San Francisco during his career. 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 services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services and unique operational capabilities such as administrative CFO services and a financial wellness platform for employers.

Tanner Hamilton is a financial advisor at Mariner with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at AdvicePeriod, LLC and Foresters Financial Services, INC. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal research and portfolio management team and provides a range of investment strategies alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Jonathan Straub is a financial advisor at Mariner with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Mariner since 2022, following eight years at B+ Institutional Services, LLC and AdvicePeriod, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with OpenAdvisor Technologies, Inc., where he contributes to the development of estate planning and legal documentation software, and serves as a director at Accelerant Law, PLLC, an estate planning law practice. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm’s investment approach combines customized discretionary portfolios managed by an internal team and Investment Committee with allocations to third-party managers, covering a wide range of asset classes and strategies.

Riasat Irtiza is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Mariner in Los Angeles, CA. His prior roles include positions at Ses LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Seia LLC, and HCR Wealth Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house and third-party management, and provides specialized offerings such as Core Family Office services and a Financial Wellness Platform for employer clients.

Mitchell Spinneberg is a financial advisor at Mariner with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AdvicePeriod, LLC and the University of San Diego. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, implementing customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers.

Steven Lockshin is a financial advisor at Mariner with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at B+ Institutional Services, AdvicePeriod, Convergent Wealth Advisors, and Lydian Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is involved in several entrepreneurial and nonprofit activities, including board roles with a sustainable bottled water company and Harlem Lacrosse, as well as leadership positions in estate planning software development and trustee support services. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive investment management, financial planning, retirement 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 an emphasis on tax integration and operational capabilities uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Alan Bonde is a financial advisor with Mariner in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AdvicePeriod, LLC and GenSpring Family Offices, LLC. 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 services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides specialized solutions such as ERISA 3(38) retirement plans and integrated tax and accounting services.

Dominic Cozzetto is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022, following roles at Adviceperiod LLC and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. He serves as a volunteer member of the investment committee for Goodwill Industries of Orange County, a nonprofit focused on economic empowerment. Mariner 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 uses discretionary, customized portfolios that combine in-house research with third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Rehan Chaudhry is a financial advisor at Mariner with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at AdvicePeriod, LLC and Mariner Platform Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Edifi, Inc., a financial education platform, heads business development for Flowt, and serves as Chairman of the Awards Ceremony for the Association for Corporate Growth in Los Angeles. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through customized investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, offering a wide range of strategies and integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for an enterprise of its size.

Dina Nam is a financial advisor at Mariner in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, having previously worked at AdvicePeriod and Withers Bergman before joining Mariner. Mariner serves a diverse client base 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 both internal and third-party managers and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Aleksandra Tukan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She currently practices at Mariner and previously worked at NewEdge Advisors, LLC, Jefferies LLC, and InnoVise Family Wealth Advisors. Outside of her primary role, she provides advisory services through NewEdge Advisors under the name Wealth Conscious Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and it provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) retirement plan solutions and integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Bennett Gross is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior roles include positions at NewEdge Advisors, LLC, Jefferies LLC, Sanctuary Wealth, L&S Advisors, Inc., and EP Wealth Advisors. Gross serves as a trustee for the Friedmann Testamentary Trust, overseeing asset distributions without compensation. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, offering a broad range of strategies and integrated tax and accounting capabilities.