Mariner

RIASEC Registered

Total AUM

$125B

Discretionary

$123B

98% of AUM

Avg account

$671K

Accounts

186,791

Employees

1,889

Advisory reps

996

Firm details

Headquarters: Overland Park, Kansas
CRD number: 140195
Registered since: April 24, 2006
Website: www.marinerwealthadvisors.com
Custodians: CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees
Client types: HNWI83.62%
Individuals8.51%
Banking / Thrift Institutions3.18%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans3.03%
Corporations / Businesses0.7%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPublication of PeriodicalsEducational Seminars / Workshops

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Mariner is an independent RIA and designated capital allocator that provides advisory and planning services to both individual/family clients and institutional investors. The firm is SEC-registered (registered in 2006) and offers a mix of portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, selection of external advisers, and educational publishing and seminars. Fee arrangements include percentage of AUM, hourly fees, and fixed fees. Mariner also lists accounting among its business activities and maintains industry affiliations that span broker-dealers, trust companies, insurance firms, and pension consultants. The firm does not identify as an active ESG investor. It has received industry recognition, including placement in Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms (2021–2023), a Forbes Top RIA Firms mention (2023 and 2024), and other outlets such as FA Magazine (2020).