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Walter Varian

15 Years of Experience
West Hartford, CT
1 Disclosure

Walter Varian is a registered investment advisor at Mariner, based in West Hartford, CT, with 15 years of industry experience. Walter operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 11 more. Their firm serves 55,512 clients with $130B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
985 advisors
Number of Clients
55,512 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.3M average
Assets Under Management
$125.4B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$7,500
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.25%
$1.0M - $5.0M1.00%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.80%
$10M+0.60%

Fees are subject to negotiation. Subject to a minimum quarterly fee of $1,875. Certain alternative strategies and specialized accounts may incur separate strategy fees or third-party manager fees.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

10 N Main Street, Suite 214, West Hartford, CT, 06107

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
August 2021
Employment History
Current Registrations
Mariner
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Edelman Financial Engines
September 2021 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
April 2019 - August 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
April 2019 - August 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley
August 2013 - April 2019 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
July 2012 - April 2019 · 6 yrs 9 mos
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLCBroker
September 2010 - June 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos
State Registrations2 states
CTNY
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