From the vision of eight industry veterans, Mariner Wealth Advisors has grown steadily and

inventively to become one of the most respected wealth managers in the country.

This is where it all begins.

As you consider a future with us, it is important to understand the culture you will encounter here. We know

that in order to succeed as a firm, we need your talent and experience. In order for you to succeed for your

clients, you need the support and resources of an industry leader. You will find that at Mariner Wealth Advisors.

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A LETTER FROM MARTY BICKNELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

WHY MARINER?

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Marty Bicknell

Chief Executive Officer

Looking out the window of my pick-up truck on the way to the

office each morning, I drive by dozens of firms offering financial

services. It seems every bank, mutual fund house, insurance

agency and credit union is offering financial advice.

With so many options, why do our clients and employees choose

Mariner? Is it our firm’s unique culture? Our high standards?

Our national recognition? Certainly these are all part of it, but I

believe the true measure of our success is how well we perform

for people: improving each client’s wealth, delivering value for

our partners, and giving our employees the resources they need

to succeed.

Whether you have known us since the beginning or are meeting

us for the first time, our success begins with you. So what

brought you to Mariner? I have some thoughts of my own about

why people are drawn to our firm...

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WE ARE PASSIONATE

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WE ARE HERE FOR ONE REASON: TO PERFORM FOR OUR CLIENTS.

To do this, we hire the brightest people – not necessarily those who attended the fanciest schools, but those who have proven

themselves as innovators. We look for individuals who are passionate not just about their work, but about life in general. We

understand that passion and drive in one’s personal life are often reflected in the dedication brought to work, and to our clients.

We come here with diverse backgrounds and a singular focus on using our experience to serve clients.

We give clients direct access to the collective knowledge of Mariner’s experts, which means our goal of

providing innovative, client-centric solutions is realized at every level of the firm.

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WE ARE FOCUSED ON THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES

Growth during one of the worst economic periods in our country’s history doesn’t happen by accident.

It has taken a strategic focus from throughout our firm to target the opportunities that best position us for future success.

With comprehensive capabilities, market intelligence and innovative ideas, we continue to identify and capitalize|

on opportunities to help our clients make their dreams a reality.

WE ARE DETERMINED

With comprehensive capabilities, market intelligence and innovative ideas,

we continue to identify and capitalize| on opportunities to help our clients

make their dreams a reality.

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WE ARE INDEPENDENT

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WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR CLIENTS AS THEIR ESSENTIAL PARTNER, HELPING THEM

NAVIGATE A DYNAMIC ECONOMY AND CREATE VALUE ACROSS GENERATIONS.

Our clients come to us because they know their interests are at the center of all we do. We listen. We are not

part of a large bank. Our advisors are not required to sell our products or push pre-packaged plans. Rather,

we provide client-focused, comprehensive wealth management with no distractions. No preconceived notions.

And no corporate mandates.

Most important, we create solutions for our clients. And we’re able to do so

because we know our clients’ goals, and we have the freedom to help pursue

them – wherever the journey leads.

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MARINER WAS FOUNDED TO BE A DIFFERENT KIND OF WEALTH ADVISORY FIRM. WE SET OUT TO BUILD A FIRM WHERE HARD-

WORKING, DETERMINED INDIVIDUALS COULD PUT THEIR SKILLS TO WORK AND BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR SUCCESSES.

WE ARE DIFFERENT

And we look for every opportunity to improve our performance,

deliver value and create growth opportunities for every associate.

Today, we all still believe in our firm’s original mission and commitment. It is illustrated countless

times each day, in the solutions we find for our clients and in our innovative investments that are

unique in the marketplace.

We feel it when the enthusiasm of a recent accomplishment overtakes the office. We all believe in

our firm, in each other and in ourselves. Our business thrives on the collective talents of our people,

and I think it’s because we give them the freedom to focus on what they do best.

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WE HAVE ALWAYS INVESTED ALONGSIDE OUR CLIENTS.

We believe it is a testament to the quality of our firm and our asset managers that we are inspired to invest personally

right alongside our clients. The fact that we offer unique investments illustrates how well we understand our clients.

We provide products that are missing in the market, and we do so because we have a need for them, as do our clients.

The other advantage of this is that our portfolio managers are required to prove that the decisions they are making

are appropriate. There is a lot of accountability there, which helps ensure that decisions are carefully considered and

properly executed.

WE ARE INVESTED

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AT MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS, WE FOCUS ON WEALTH ADVICE VERSUS INVESTMENT ADVICE.

That means we help our clients achieve specific personal goals such as college planning for a grandchild, succession

planning for a business or wealth preservation for their kids. Too many firms get wrapped up in investment performance

and forget that the best returns in the world don’t necessarily ensure that a client will be able to sleep at night.

WE KEEP PERSPECTIVE

What we offer our clients is the confidence that their specific wealth goals are, at all

times, driving our recommendations. So they can sleep at night.With comprehensive

capabilities, market intelligence and innovative ideas, we continue to identify and

capitalize on opportunities to help our clients make their dreams a reality.

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WE ARE MORE THAN OUR WORK

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WE ARE COMMITTED, WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE AND WE WORK OUR HARDEST, BUT WE DO SO

BECAUSE IT ALLOWS US TO PURSUE OUR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF WORK.

With the full support of the most senior members of our firm, we do not let what we do within these walls define who we

are when we leave them, and that is a key to our success. That is how we are able to understand our clients and their needs.

At Mariner, our number-one focus is always on doing what’s right for our clients. But that is impossible if we aren’t pursuing

our passions. By being well-rounded, grounded individuals, we serve the best interests of our clients.

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AT MARINER, WE BELIEVE IN DOING WORK THAT MAKES AN IMPACT, NOT JUST IN THE OFFICE

BUT ALSO IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

It’s the reason for the Mariner Foundation – an employee-based Charitable Giving Foundation that supports

underprivileged children. The Foundation is funded through employee donations and matching funds from Mariner,

and our associates volunteer countless hours -- building houses for Habitat for Humanity, preparing meals for the

Ronald McDonald House and much more. I know that everyone involved considers it a privilege to help support the

communities where we live and work. It’s our way of sharing our good fortune with others.on opportunities to help

our clients make their dreams a reality.

WE ARE A COMMUNITY

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WE ARE A FAMILY

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OUR FIRM’S FIRST CLIENT WAS MY OWN FAMILY, AND ALL OF OUR OTHER CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS HAVE BEEN

MODELED AFTER THAT SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP.

Add together our clients, our associates, plus the family members of both, and the total number of people in the

Mariner family gets a bit overwhelming. Like any large family, we all understand that as long as we keep open lines

of communication and continue treating each other as we do our own families, we’ll succeed together.

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We understand that as our firm continues to grow, it is our responsibility to ensure that we never change our culture. The

most important thing about Mariner is our culture because it defines our firm in so many ways. We will continue to work

together to make sure we keep open lines of communication, so we can be responsive to our clients – and to each other.

As for our future plans, we are going to continue adding to the Mariner family. There are simply too many opportunities

out there to stand still. But we’ll never change the way we approach our work, with passion and a commitment to do

right by our clients. I’m proud of what we’ve built at Mariner, and I’m immensely proud of the skills our associates bring

to the team every day. Most of all, I’m excited about where we are headed. And it’s great to have you along for the ride.

– Marty Bicknell, Chief Executive Officer

WE ARE FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE. YOURS.

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