Andrea’s focus at Mariner Financial Group, LLC is providing wealth management, financial planning and investment advisory services to clients of the firm. Andrea is committed to a level of personalized service that is truly outstanding. Prior to co-founding Mariner Financial Group, LLC Andrea held key positions with other companies in the financial services industry, including Operations Manager with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Newport, RI and Fixed Income Sales Associate with UBS Financial Services in Boston. Andrea received a BA in Economics from Rhode Island College in 2000. Andrea’s securities registrations include a General Securities Representative (Series 7), Uniform Securities Agent (Series 63), Uniform Investment Advisor (Series 65), General Securities Sales Supervisor (Series 9/10), and General Securities Principal (Series 24) FINRA registrations held through LPL Financial. She also holds a license to sell life, accident and health insurance.
Our Team
Ty S. Martinelli, CFP®
Ty’s focus at Mariner Financial Group, LLC is providing financial planning and portfolio management services to the clients of the firm. Prior to co-founding Mariner Financial Group, LLC Ty held key positions with other companies in the financial services industry, including Aetna Retirement Services and ING Financial Services. Most recently he formed his own wealth management and financial planning firm, which has merged with Mariner Financial Group, LLC. Ty received his BA from Wake Forest University in 1998. Ty’s professional credentials include an Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative (Series 6), General Securities Representative (Series 7), Uniform Securities Agent (Series 63) FINRA registrations held through LPL Financial. Ty obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2009. He also holds a license to sell life, accident and health insurance.
Norman J. Yester
Norman Yester is co-founder of Mariner Financial Group, LLC. He provides financial services, financial planning and tax planning to closely-held businesses and individuals. He is responsible for business development and strategic planning. Norman is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Connecticut Society of CPAs and the Connecticut Construction Industry Association. He is also involved in a variety of fundraising activities for civic organizations. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University and is a practicing CPA. Norman’s professional credentials include a General Securities Representative (Series 7), and Uniform Securities Agent/Uniform Investment Advisor (Series 66) FINRA registrations held through LPL Financial.
Brendan W. Yester
As Planning and Operations Coordinator, Brendan’s focus at Mariner Financial Group, LLC is providing security analysis and portfolio management support to clients of the firm. Prior to co-founding Mariner Financial Group, LLC Brendan was a portfolio analyst for Glastonbury Financial Services, LLC. He received a B.S. in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University in 2006. Brendan’s professional credentials include a General Securities Representative (Series 7) and a Uniform Securities Agent/Uniform Investment Advisor (Series 66) FINRA registrations held through LPL Financial. He holds the life, accident and health insurance license.
Timothy Nicola
A co-founder of Nicola, Yester & Company, P.C, Tim provides business strategy and financial planning services to closely held business and individuals. Tim’s areas of expertise include Taxation, Medical/Dental Practices, Consulting, Accounting, Hospitality and Wealth Management. Tim has over 30 years of diverse experience providing project oriented consulting services, as well as, tax and accounting expertise. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66 and 24 licenses. He is a graduate of Bryant University and is a member of the AICPA, CSCPA, the Greater Hartford Chapter of Estate and Business Planning Council and the Connecticut Restaurant Association. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees – ECHN Eldercare Services, Inc. and a former member of the Advisory Board of United Bank. In his free time, Tim enjoys playing golf and is a member of the Glastonbury Hills Country Club.
