Beginning his career as an actuary, Randy held senior management positions with Allstate Life and ING/Voya Financial and was Chief Financial Officer for Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Company. While in those roles, he observed many executives were not devoting adequate time and attention to managing their stock options, restricted stock grants, and other forms of executive compensation. After 23 years of helping companies manage risk and profitability at the enterprise level, he left the corporate world to work one-on-one with executives to help them manage their personal financial situations. Randy enjoys researching issues to bring creative solutions to complicated cases. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and actuarial science from the University of Iowa. He and his wife, Sherry, have three children.

Matt has helped people grow, protect, and pass on their wealth for nearly 30 years. Driven by his passion for ensuring clients achieve financial independence, Matt founded and managed River Glen Wealth Counselors in 2008, offering comprehensive financial planning services nationwide. In 2023, he merged RGWC with Mercer Advisors. Before RGWC, Matt was a registered representative with firms like American Express Financial Advisors, Inc., where he earned the President’s Recognition for Quality Advice for ten consecutive years. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He serves as a director on the boards of The Rotary Club of Des Moines and The Rotary Club of Des Moines Foundation. Both natives of Northeastern Iowa, Matt and his wife live in Des Moines with their two children.

Lauren’s passion for empowering her clients is the driving force behind everything she does. She is fueled by building financial confidence in others through holistic planning. Lauren firmly believes that each family’s journey is unique, and their financial plan should be too. She joined Mercer Advisors in 2024, bringing with her five years of experience in financial planning. Lauren is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. In her spare time, she loves performing onstage, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and their dog.

Lindsey is passionate about understanding each client’s unique needs and backgrounds. She joined Mercer Advisors in 2024. Before transitioning to the financial services industry in 2020, she spent a decade as an athletic performance coach for professional athletes. Lindsey’s experience as a coach gives her the ability to offer enthusiasm and dedication when supporting her clients. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and daughters, exploring outdoor activities, enjoying live music, and discovering new restaurants.