Lauren Fritz-Mariner joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, currently serving as a Wealth Management Advisor, First Vice President in the Rehoboth Beach, Delaware office. Lauren is also a Senior Portfolio Advisor and a Retirement Benefits Consultant. A Senior Portfolio Advisor can help clients pursue their objectives by managing on a discretionary basis using custom investment strategies, selecting from a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies.

Lauren concentrates on assisting clients in developing long-term financial strategies, which include retirement and educational needs as well as liabilities management and insurance.

Although a native of Iowa, Lauren graduated from Salisbury State University with a B.A. in Communications. She has over twenty-four years of experience in the financial services industry. Lauren is a member of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown. Having been the Development Chair for the Jefferson School, Co-Chair of the Sussex Academy parent committee and Co-Chair for Autism Delaware's "Blue Jean Ball" event, Lauren will assist various civic and charitable organizations whenever called upon. She currently serves on the Southern Delaware Development Committee for Autism Delaware. Lauren maintains an active role in the Miss America Scholarship Program where she was once a local title holder, director, certified judge and coach and participates as a host family for Delaware's " Distinguished Young Women" pageant.

Lauren has two principal rules when conducting business: 1.) The Golden Rule and; 2.) The Sundown Rule (which means every message received is returned by the end of the day).