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We get you to think about money like you’ve never thought about it before
Has rolling up your sleeves, working hard, and building success always been part of your DNA? Then we believe Mercer Advisors is the wealth management firm for you.
Because we’re here to help you keep building on that success. But at the same time, we fundamentally believe there’s a point in life where the wealth-builder in you deserves to become the wealth-enjoyer of all you’ve attained.
Because to us, helping you protect and grow your wealth is about much more than just your investment portfolio
Of course, a well-managed investment portfolio is the cornerstone to building wealth. And we strive to do that exceptionally well.
But if returns are your sole focus, those returns can quickly be offset by what happens in the other parts of your financial life. Like not preparing for major taxable events, having an incomplete estate plan, a retirement plan that’s on autopilot, or a less than ideal business succession strategy.
So, unlike most firms, we have expertise across financial planning, investing strategy, tax and estate planning, trust services, insurance coverage, and more. With specialists across each of these areas communicating with each other about you, and with you.
Put simply, we help oversee and connect all the dots of your financial life.
They’re here to help you connect all your financial dots
Jim Czirr
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Sr. Director
Jim Czirr
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Sr. Director
CFP®, CFA
Jim Czirr began his career in financial services in 2013. As a Wealth Advisor, Jim helps high net worth households and regional institutions achieve economic success through financial planning, prudent investment selection, tax planning, and risk management. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Whitworth University and a Master of Business Administration from Whitworth University. Jim is a Chartered Financial Analyst® and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Jim is a Past President of CFA Society Spokane and was an adjunct faculty member in finance at Whitworth University from 2020 to 2022.
Kathi McMahon
Wealth Advisor
Kathi McMahon
Wealth Advisor
Kathi enjoys creating financial plans that are anchored by each client’s unique vision for their future. She’s especially passionate about encouraging women to experience the power of a financial plan that provides meaningful direction and confidence in their lives. Kathi began her financial planning career in 2018 after completing her master of science degree in financial planning, with highest honors, from Montana State University. In addition to her professional career, Kathi was a competitive cyclist and raced with the Hagens Berman Cycling Team in the Pacific Northwest. She lives in Missoula, Montana, where she and her husband enjoy hiking and mountain biking and spending time with their four wonderful children and three dogs.
Brian Norris
Wealth Advisor
Brian Norris
Wealth Advisor
Brian has more than 30 years of experience in wealth management, working with individuals and families to help build, preserve, and efficiently transfer their wealth. Brian has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2014, and obtained the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor certification as well. Brian graduated from Washington State University with a degree in finance in 1986. He is a graduate of the Northwest Intermediate Banking School and the Western Agricultural Banking School. Brian is the board chair for Community Frameworks a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create affordable housing as a catalyst to help communities thrive. Born and raised in Spokane, Brian enjoys spending time with friends and his two grown children, as well as skiing, golfing and training as an avid Spartan obstacle racer.
Mia Boteler
Client Service Specialist
Mia Boteler
Client Service Specialist
Mia began her financial services career in 2000 at Charles Schwab & Co., as a Dollar Cost Averaging Representative for the mutual fund trading desk. In 2002, Mia joined Freestone Capital Management in Seattle, and during 10 years with the firm she had several roles, including Private Client Services Associate and Operations Associate. For 20-plus years, she’s gained indispensable skills in service and financial details and has enjoyed building strong relationships with clients and industry professionals. Mia joined Mercer Advisors as a Client Service Specialist in October 2023.
Renalyn Benner
Client Service Specialist
Renalyn Benner
Client Service Specialist
Duncan Wilk
Regional Vice President
Duncan Wilk
Regional Vice President
Duncan began his career in the financial industry in 1997. His past professional experiences include research analyst at The Carson Group where he monitored various technology companies, financial advisor at Ameriprise, and financial consultant at Charles Schwab where he focused on wealth planning and investment management for high-net-worth clients. Duncan graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Managerial Economics and holds the FINRA Series 66 license.
Frank Piccolo
Sr Financial Planner
Frank Piccolo
Sr Financial Planner
CFP®, EA
Frank is a financial planning analyst at Mercer Advisors, supporting wealth advisors and regional vice presidents by utilizing programs such as eMoney, Holistiplan, and Morningstar to create financial plans for new clients. His analysis allows the advising team to better understand a client’s financial situation which helps with offering customized advice and solutions. He previously worked at Key Investment Services where he supported a financial advisor and their clients. Frank has a degree in economics from Gonzaga University and is a CFP® professional. In his free time, he likes to play basketball and soccer.
Haiden Bowman
Director, Client Service
Haiden Bowman
Director, Client Service
Haiden offers over 10 years of experience in the financial service industry. She began her career at the age of 18 with an independent comprehensive wealth management firm in Springfield, Missouri. There she earned experience working as an Administrative Assistant, Operations Assistant, Client Service Associate, Client Service Manager and Client Service Director. Haiden’s experience and broad expertise contributes to her ability to identify complete solutions for clients. She continues to develop her passion for helping clients achieve their financial objectives and leads a team of service specialists providing high-quality customer service and elevated support to individuals and families. During non-business hours, Haiden can be found volunteering with local non-profit organizations, spending time outdoors, or spending time with friends and family.
Doug Fabian
SVP, Channel Sales
Doug Fabian
SVP, Channel Sales
Doug began his career in 1979 as a market analyst for the Telephone Switch Newsletter. He spent 17 years speaking to investors about the issues that mattered most to them on his financial talk radio show. Before joining Mercer Advisors, Doug was president of Fabian Wealth Strategies, a Registered Investment Advisor specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He speaks nationally at financial seminars and produces a weekly podcast, is a contributing writer for the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Investor’s Business Daily, and has appeared regularly as a guest on CNBC and Fox Business Network. Doug graduated from Goldenwest College and holds the FINRA Series 65 License.
Laura Combs
Executive Managing Director
Laura Combs
Executive Managing Director
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.
Nominees for Investment News’ eighth annual 40 Under 40 project should exhibit qualities of leadership within the financial advice field, such as the drive to succeed, along with prospects for a bright future. He or she must be under the age of 40 on June 7, 2021, which is the date our 40 Under 40 honorees will be announced in the print issue of InvestmentNews and online. Accomplishments: We are looking for professionals who are successful in the advisory business, industry-related projects and the wider world in an advisory capacity, as exhibited by their credentials and achievements. Contribution: We are searching for professionals who promote the financial advice profession, advocate for financial literacy and engage in pro bono financial planning work. Leadership: We are interested in professionals who offer guidance and successful management within a company or the industry as a whole. Promise: We want to celebrate professionals who have passion, enthusiasm, great ideas and show a commitment to the field.
Thrive Award: A panel of independent judges determined the WealthManagement.com 2019 Thrive Award winners. Criteria included demonstrable impact on their firm, the industry, and wealth management in general. The WealthManagement.com Thrive Awards recognizes advisors who are on the way up–those who have proven themselves skilled and ambitious by virtue of three solid years of revenue growth. To qualify for the WealthManagement.com 2019 Thrive list of fastest-growing advisors, applicants had to be based in the U.S., offer financial services to individual clients, and be free of regulatory actions. Applications were accepted from individuals, teams and companies of all types and sizes–including solo advisors, ensembles, practices, family offices, RIAs and IBD reps.
The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of: qualitative data, learned through surveys and interviews (in-person, telephone and virtual), so Forbes can evaluate best practices, service and investing models, compliance records, etc.; as well as quantitative data, like revenue trends and assets under management. All advisors have a minimum of seven years’ experience. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.
These awards should not be construed by clients or prospective clients as a guarantee that they will experience a certain level of results if Mercer Advisors or a Mercer Advisors Associate is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as a current or past client endorsement of Mercer Advisors or any Mercer Advisors Associate.
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