Mariner Holdings Named a 2013 Best Place to Work by the Kansas City Business Journal

LEAWOOD, Kan., Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mariner Holdings, the parent company of both Mariner Wealth Advisors and Montage Investments, has been named among the Kansas City Business Journal's 2013 Best Places to Work – Medium Companies category. This is the third year in a row the firm has received this honor, which is based on employee feedback regarding team/manager effectiveness, retention probability, work engagement and whether they feel valued.

According to Martin C. Bicknell, chief executive officer of Mariner Holdings, "At Mariner, one of our main goals is to attract and retain industry-leading professionals who can deliver for our clients. I am so pleased that our associates' feedback has qualified us for this honor, as I believe it illustrates that we are achieving our professional retention goals and ultimately providing consistent, reliable service to our clients."

Mariner's affiliate, Leawood-based Tortoise Capital Advisors, was also included on the list in the Medium Companies category.

"What an honor it is to have two Mariner affiliates named Best Places to Work," said Kara Stoecklein, senior vice president of human resources for Mariner Holdings. "More importantly, through the survey process, we gained some valuable associate feedback that we plan to use going forward as we continue to make positive changes across the firm to help ensure we remain one of the Best Places to Work for years to come."

About Mariner Holdings
Mariner Holdings is a rapidly growing and award-winning independent financial services firm focusing on wealth and asset management through its two subsidiaries: Mariner Wealth Advisors and Montage Investments.   Visit www.mariner-holdings.com.

About Mariner Wealth Advisors
Mariner Wealth Advisors is an independent, national wealth advisory firm that provides unbiased financial advice focused on meeting client needs. Mariner's expert wealth advisory teams help clients achieve and maintain financial peace of mind – preserving the wealth they have created and building a legacy for future generations of family and business leaders. The firm's wealth advisory services include:

• Financial planning
• Investment advisory services
• Multi-generational wealth planning
• Risk management
• Philanthropy
• Executive compensation planning
• Business succession planning
• Family office services
• Retirement planning services
• Insurance consulting

Visit www.marinerwealthadvisors.com.

About Montage Investments
Montage Investments offers a distinct collection of institutional investment managers delivering complex strategies across global asset classes, based on decades of experience. Collectively, Montage affiliates manage nearly $18 billion, including more than $2 billion across seven mutual funds. The Montage approach empowers independent investment managers with an array of sophisticated capabilities to help better serve their clients.  Visit www.montageinvestments.com.

SOURCE Mariner Holdings