Scott Williams

Scott understands that life happens in the blink of an eye, and his role is to help clients navigate the financial complexities that arise from life’s unpredictable nature. He enjoys helping people live their lives to the fullest and make the most of their hard-earned resources. Scott joined Mercer Advisors through the acquisition of Sanford Financial in 2022.

Prior, he worked with Sanford Financial for 22 years, starting as an intern and working his way up to partner. Todd Sanford inspired his passion for helping families and growing their business. As a detail-oriented person, Scott prides himself on keeping his clients’ finances properly structured, prioritized, and focused on long-term objectives.

He values trusted relationships and understands the responsibility of advocating for clients, anticipating needs, and having difficult conversations. Scott holds a B.S. in finance from Valparaiso University. He is Kalamazoo native.

Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time in Northern Michigan with his wife, coaching his son’s sports, and boating. Watching and helping kids grow in athletics helps him keep life in perspective and reminds him of what is profoundly important.