Manasquan, NJ Office

Patrick Pryz is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has previously worked at Msec, LLC, Millington Securities, Inc., WBI Investments Inc., and Quasar Distributors, LLC. Pryz holds Series 65 and Series 66 registrations. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and external managers, offering a range of strategies including equity, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, along with integrated tax and accounting services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Patrick Housen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner since 2014 and previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts Incorporated. Outside of advisory work, he owns an LLC that invests in a franchise store. 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 tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and maintains integrated tax and accounting capabilities alongside administrative CFO services.

George Steiner is a financial advisor at Mariner with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. His prior work includes positions at Msec, LLC, Capital Analysts, Inc., Lincoln Investment, and various Mariner entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a firefighter with the FDNY and serves as vice chair for the Manasquan Turkey Run, a local fundraising event. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and internal research, integrating tax and accounting services alongside typical portfolio management.

Amanda Salemi is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Mariner, where she has worked since 2014. She has 10 years of industry experience. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, and family office support, using discretionary, customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and supported by internal and third-party managers.

Luke Mathis is a financial advisor with Mariner holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Equitable Advisors for two years and has a background that includes roles in healthcare solutions and education. Outside of finance, he has entrepreneurial experience with Doyle's Pour House Tuckerton. Mariner serves a broad range of clients including high-net-worth 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 and CFO services, implementing customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Charles Salvo is a financial advisor at Mariner in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously at BNY Mellon Wealth Management from 2016 to 2018. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm offers customized portfolio management supported by an internal team and an Investment Committee, with integrated tax, accounting, and family office services that distinguish it from other large advisory enterprises.

Ellen Peifer is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm implements customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and financial wellness tools.

Cory Allen is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Mariner and has been associated with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2015 and Msec, LLC since 2017. Allen is based in Manasquan, NJ. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions, providing comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an investment committee and internal research, alongside access to third-party managers, offering a range of strategies from equities to alternatives and integrated tax and accounting capabilities.

Kevin Carson is a CFP® professional at Mariner with 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Mariner and Msec, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory work, he bartends at The Shore Club in Spring Lake, NJ. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, tax services, and coordinated family office support. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, along with specialized ERISA retirement plan solutions and integrated tax and accounting services.

Michael Viselli is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, First American Trust, and several advisory firms. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofit organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and it integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Paul Conforti is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has held roles at Msec, LLC, Lincoln Investment, and Capital Analysts Incorporated. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as treasurer and board member of the Spring Lake Golf Club. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, tax services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to deliver customized portfolios and also provides integrated tax and accounting services as well as employer financial wellness solutions.

Zachary Housen is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Mariner since 2017, including time at Mariner Wealth Advisors and its successors. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at the University of Delaware for four years. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing 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, with a distinctive offering of integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.

Jennifer Chapman is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Mariner since 2014. 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 and family office services, utilizing discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers.

Andrew Despotakis is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Msec, LLC, CETERA Advisor Networks, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Monument Fingerboards, a business that manufactures miniature skateboard products, and he is also a piano composer who publishes original piano content. 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 tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized investment approach supported by an internal portfolio management team and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

James Alban is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, Principal Life Insurance, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, 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, utilizing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house and third-party management.