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MARINER INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

SEC Registered

Your Independent Investment Consultants

WINTER PARK, FLhttps://marinerwealthadvisors.com/our-services/business/mariner-institutional844-442-6326
Assets Under Management
$1B–$5B
Employees
148
Office Locations
8 offices
Total Accounts
59

About the firm

Mariner Institutional serves corporations, public and government funds, insurance companies, Taft-Hartley plans and nonprofit institutions, providing research-driven investment and retirement plan advisory solutions. The firm tailors its approach to deliver customized solutions, always acting in a fiduciary capacity. Mariner Wealth Advisors also offers executive wealth management services, working with high-net-worth executives on financial planning, asset allocation, tax strategies, and business succession.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

High Net WorthCharitable OrganizationsState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Institutional Investment ConsultingRetirement Plan AdvisoryFiduciary ServicesAsset AllocationManager ResearchTaft-hartley PlansEndowments And FoundationsPublic And Governmental FundsInsurance Company InvestingExecutive Wealth ManagementTax Planning+4 more

Services

Investment and retirement plan advisory solutions, investment policy development, asset allocation and liability modeling, manager research and selection, performance measurement and reporting, institutional cash management, executive wealth management, tax planning and preparation, estate planning, risk advisory, trust services, insurance solutions, investment banking and valuation advisory services, charitable giving strategies, and family governance and education assistance.

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Who they serve

Corporations, public and governmental funds, insurance companies, Taft-Hartley (multiemployer) plans, nonprofit institutions (endowments and foundations), and high-net-worth executives including those from Procter & Gamble, AT&T, and Dow 30 companies.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
High Net Worth Individuals8$514M
Charitable Organizations14$570M
State/Municipal Entities19

891 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Michael Francis Welker
CEO
Bryan Emerson Bakardjiev
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; MEMBER (CLASS C UNITS)
Steven Elliott Gordon
MEMBER (CLASS C UNITS)
Troy Eric Brown
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING; MEMBER (CLASS C UNITS)
Kimberly Woolweaver Spurlin
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; MEMBER (CLASS C UNITS)
Sara Pennisi Searle
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Rachel Dawn Brignoni
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Robert Mccabe Traditional Ira
MEMBER (CLASS E UNITS)
As Co-Trustees Of The Michael F. Welker Revocable Trust U/a Dated July 6 2009 Michael F. Welker And Kristen M. Welker
MEMBER (CLASS A UNITS)

Office locations

8 offices in 8 states
FL
WINTER PARKHQ
OH
BEACHWOOD
TX
DALLAS
NV
RENO
IL
NAPERVILLE
PA
PITTSBURGH
MI
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
KY
COVINGTON

Advisors at this firm

16 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#111964
SEC Number
801-58253
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee

Data as of March 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

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Editorial disclosure

This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. MARINER INSTITUTIONAL, LLC has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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