Marty Bicknell of Mariner Wealth Advisors Again Ranks in Top Ten on Barron's List of Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors 2012

LEAWOOD, Kan., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin C. Bicknell and the teams at Mariner Wealth Advisors – an independent wealth advisory firm with offices nationwide – were ranked number seven on Barron's 2012 list of the Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors. This is the third consecutive year that Bicknell has been ranked in the Top Ten. Bicknell has also been ranked by Barron's as the Number One financial advisor in the state of Kansas, where Mariner is headquartered, for four years running (2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012).

The Barron's rankings reflect the quality of the advisors' practices, the amount of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, and revenues. The total asset value used in the Barron's rankings includes all assets managed under Bicknell as CEO of Mariner Holdings, a global financial services firm that owns and manages both Mariner Wealth Advisors and Montage Investments, an asset management firm.

"Once again, we are truly honored to receive this recognition from Barron's," said Bicknell. "At Mariner, industry recognition has never been a goal in itself; however, the validation from Barron's reconfirms that we continue to provide industry-leading advice to our clients first and foremost."

Founded with a mission of helping individuals and families achieve financial peace of mind, Mariner Wealth Advisors provides financial advice that is based purely on the needs and interests of its clients. The firm's performance has resulted in a growing base of clients who desire unbiased advice and proven strategies that deliver results. As part of its goal of providing nationwide access to a team of seasoned wealth professionals, Mariner has recently expanded its wealth advisory services to additional cities, including Omaha, Tulsa and Dallas.

Mariner was also recently recognized as a 2012 Best Place to Work by the Kansas City Business Journal.

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 services include:

• Wealth transfer
• Risk management
• Philanthropy
• Investment advisory services
• Executive compensation planning
• Business succession planning
• Family office services

Visit www.marinerwealthadvisors.com

About Mariner Holdings

Mariner Holdings was founded in 2006 and 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

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