Carl Mariner

Carl Mariner began his career in the financial services industry in 2008, and is a Partner and Director of Strategic Planning with ARQ Wealth Advisors.  Carl attended Central Michigan University, and is a graduate of Grand Canyon University where he graduated with honors while earning a bachelor’s degree in finance & economics. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder (CFA), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), and hold the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation.

Prior to joining ARQ, Carl’s career included roles in institutional investment consulting and private wealth management for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients. Most recently, he was a senior investment strategist at Vanguard, where he helped build a business focused on providing investment consulting services to large retirement plan clients as well as endowments and foundations.  His experience at Vanguard also included working as a Relationship Manager for ultra-high net worth families. Prior to his time at Vanguard, he built an investment advisory practice at a broker-dealer.

Carl is originally from Northern Michigan.  He relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in 2009 with his wife, Emily. They are the proud parents of one daughter, Gracie.  Beyond his passion for investments and finance, he enjoys a wide range of hobbies, that include traveling, hiking, mountain biking, camping, whiskey and wine tastings, and cheering for his perennially disappointing Dallas Cowboys.h