Advisor Greenfields Boston Location to Expand New England Presence

Office Snapshot

Boston Office Grows Footprint in Northeast 

Michael Horne previously worked for a large RIA that in his opinion underwent a culture shift following a merger. That’s when he began an extensive search for his ultimate career “home,” speaking with some of the top firms in the industry. Impressed by Mariner Wealth Advisors’ CEO and President Marty Bicknell’s vision, he was asked to greenfield the firm’s first Boston location, said yes, and never looked back.

Attributes Horne Looked for in a New Firm

• A company culture that supported his desire to prioritize clients over shareholders
• An investment lineup that would meet the diverse needs of his clients
• Technology solutions that could help him provide a unique client experience

Why Horne Chose Mariner Wealth Advisors 

• A genuine “client first” philosophy that permeates and defines the firm
• Choice of industry-leading investment offerings such as equities, private investments and individual bond ladders
• Access to cutting-edge technology and other back-office logistical support, including operations, marketing and compliance
• Ability to advance his career. After spending a year working in the Boston-area office as a senior wealth advisor, Horne was promoted to managing director. While he still serves his clients, he is leading the firm’s organic growth efforts and strategy, including referral partner programs and corporate offerings.

We Help Make the Transition Seamless 

Mariner Wealth Advisors has put in place a time-tested onboarding process that helps create a seamless service experience for clients and advisors, which in turn supports retention.

“My transition to Mariner Wealth Advisors was quicker than I’d expected,” Horne said. “I was prepared for a rough year but instead was amazed by the support and fairly turnkey process.”

Our Transition Process 

• Experienced practice management and operations specialists walk your team step by step through the transition.
• Dedicated service teams at several major custodians support you and your clients through the onboarding process.
• 100% of Mariner Wealth Advisors’ tools, resources and back-office support, such as compliance, marketing and IT, are made available on day one.
• On your first day as part of the Mariner Wealth Advisors family, human resources will take over your benefits and compensation administration, payroll/time reporting, compliance/risk mitigation, recruiting and associate onboarding, performance management, training and development, records retention and terminations/offboarding.
• Also on your first day, operations will begin handling tasks such as trading, billing, reporting and more.

Ready to Take the Next Step? 

At Mariner Wealth Advisors, we believe the key to successful wealth management is building strong, long- term relationships—which is one of the reasons we provide specialized support from experienced teams to enable these connections to grow and thrive.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your business strategically, we offer different paths designed to fit your growth goals and values. Our client-first mission drives everything we do. If that’s your priority, too, consider joining the Mariner Wealth Advisors family.

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