Oakbrook Terrace, IL Office

Daniel Ogrodny is a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021, following prior roles at Arlington Wealth Management and The Planning Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering customized investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Jordan Beadle is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mariner since 2018, including the firm's current Oakbrook Terrace, IL office. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at VS Technology, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and institutional accounts, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, and it integrates tax and accounting services along with administrative family office and financial wellness capabilities.

Geoffrey Brown is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Kovitz Securities, Kovitz Investment Group Partners, JMG Financial Group, and Northern Trust Company. Mariner serves a diverse 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 an internal management team and external managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Tracy McMahon is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at JMG Financial Group, LTD from 2016 to 2018. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

William Howson is a CFP® with ten years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2025. His prior roles include four years at HighTower Securities LLC and Bank of America, as well as experience at Merrill and The Vanguard Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and third-party managers, and provides enhanced tax and accounting integration as well as family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Benito Ibarra Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including New York Life Insurance Co, Northwestern Mutual, Centaur Financial LLC, and Christopher Financial Group, LLC. He serves as a board member of the Medical Organization of Latino Advancement, a nonprofit association supporting Hispanic/Latino health professionals. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, implementing customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Colin Coine is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and has previously worked at Waverly Advisors, LLC, StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC, Thrivent, and held roles outside of finance, including five years with the U.S. Soccer Federation. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including 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 integrated tax and accounting services alongside administrative CFO capabilities.

William Traylor is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at OFM Wealth from 2015 to 2018. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services along with specialized CFO and financial wellness solutions.

Dylan Lustig is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. He previously worked at Whitnell & Co. and Granular, and has military experience with the Illinois Army National Guard. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses a combination of in-house research and third-party managers to create customized portfolios and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Brett Guendel is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, among other roles. His background also includes involvement with the Rotaract and Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and is notable for its integrated tax and accounting services as well as administrative family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Michael Jansey Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GDS Wealth Management and Equitable Advisors LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services, with customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and supported by in-house research combined with third-party managers.

Ethan Krumwiede is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Doyenne Wealth Advisors LLC and Chicago Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he provides live DJ services through Mode Events in Chicago. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate entities, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to specialized investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by comprehensive tax and accounting services and unique operational capabilities such as administrative CFO functions and employer financial wellness tools.

Stephen Muto is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019, following previous roles at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC and Whitnell & Co. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm manages customized portfolios through an internal team and third-party managers, and is notable for its integration of tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Pawel Gacek is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with Mariner. He previously worked at Urban Financial Advisory Corp from 2015 to 2021 before joining Mariner in 2021. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Robert Basile is a CFP® with 8 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. He previously worked at Fifth Third Private Bank for nine years and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for seventeen years. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm combines customized portfolio management with integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.