Dane Sauer Wealth Advisor, Sr. Director Dane is passionate about helping families identify their financial goals and providing financial confidence. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in finance with a concentration in personal finance from Eastern Illinois University, and an MBA degree from Rice University. He’s also a licensed financial advisor (Series 65) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. Dane has extensive experience with a multitude of complex family situations. He helped launch the Wealth Path approach, which allows Mercer Advisors to provide financial planning to more families. Dane is a strong advocate for financial literacy and education and believes that everyone should have access to the information and resources they need for making sound financial decisions. Dane also enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and traveling.

Herman is a dedicated financial advisor with a passion for helping clients build and protect their wealth. Born in Ukraine and immigrating to Chicago as a child, Herman developed a deep appreciation for financial security and the importance of smart investments. Herman received his bachelor’s degrees in economics, finance, and investment banking from University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional who joined us in 2024 with more than 18 years of experience. Herman, his wife and their two children, reside in Downtown Chicago in the Lakeshore East Neighborhood. Herman enjoys many different outdoors activities such as rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking, and traveling. He has been to more than 50 different countries.

Grace began her career in financial services after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in personal finance. Fueled by a deep-rooted passion for her clients’ financial well-being, Grace is committed to delivering high-caliber financial planning services. She strives to fully grasp a client’s unique goals and aspirations and to help empower them with the knowledge to make informed decisions for a financially secure future. Grace is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Chartered SRI Counselor℠. She calls Chicago home, sharing life with her partner and their dog. In her free time, Grace enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and reading.

Dominic has a decade-long career in building comprehensive financial plans for high-net-worth families, small businesses, and trusts. As Regional Vice President, Dominic is responsible for introducing new and prospective clients to Mercer Advisors. Prior to joining the team, he served as the director of wealth management at a national RIA, assisting with its expansion efforts in the Chicagoland area. Dominic earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at Illinois State University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He holds the CFP® certification in addition to a FINRA Series 65 license. Dominic lives in Geneva, Illinois, with his wife and their golden retriever, and he stays active in the community through the Notre Dame Club of Aurora/Fox Valley.

Laura began her career in the investment management industry in 2008. As a Managing Director, member of both the Investment Committee and Senior Leadership Team, Laura’s distinguished herself as an advisor and experienced leader with a passion for helping clients find their path to Economic Freedom™. She’s been recognized by the Thrive Awards, named a Top Woman Advisor by Forbes and a top 40 Under 40 Advisor by InvestmentNews. Laura sits on the steering committee for Mercer Advisors’ award-winning InvestHERs women’s initiative, is a member of the Financial Planning Association, mentors through Mercer’s Mentorship program and the Leeds Professional Mentorship Program at the University of Colorado. She has a degree in Communications from Wheaton College. Laura lives in Boulder with her husband and children.