Welcome to Mercer Advisors in Greater San Diego

Experienced Financial Advisors in San Diego

For more than two decades and counting, Mercer Advisors has been proud to call the Greater San Diego area home.

We offer comprehensive wealth management through a family office structure, helping clients amplify and simplify their financial lives by bringing together financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more into one integrated offering. We look forward to connecting with you and your family.

Meet the Greater San Diego Team

Jessica Caruso
Executive Managing Partner, West Division
Greater San Diego
Chris Walters
Managing Partner, Market Leader
Greater San Diego
Schane Goheen
Partner
Greater San Diego
Alan Davis
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Brandon Wissinger
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Chris Kiesel
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Chris Paolantonio
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Dionisio Meneses, Jr.
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Jeff Witt
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Jonah Tinajero
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Jonas Noack
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Kseniya Ribeiro
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Micah Cummins
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Pat Wynne
Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Patrick Comer
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
Tyler Smith
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Greater San Diego
David Ricci
Regional Vice President
Greater San Diego
Brendan Archibald
Regional Vice President
Greater San Diego
Garret Ring
Regional Vice President
Greater San Diego
Adam Medina
Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Angelo Altoveros
Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Ayman Azabo
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Connor Umbenhaur
Service Operations Associate
Greater San Diego
Evan Jewett
Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Jared Greenberger
Service Operations Associate
Greater San Diego
Jessica Villarin
Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Jonathan Tull
Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Josh Block
Wealth Strategist
Greater San Diego
Kailen Huffman
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Maria Baylon
Manager, Client Service
Greater San Diego
Rubi Contreras
Sr. Manager, Client Service
Greater San Diego
Shaya Reiisieh
Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Zhanar Jerew
Client Service Specialist
Greater San Diego
Jacob Lynch
Sr. Financial Planner
Greater San Diego
Luke Hiddessen
Financial Planner
Greater San Diego
Debby Carson
Sr. Manager, Tax
Greater San Diego
Nicholas Cathcart
Tax Manager
Greater San Diego
Phil-Joseph Gellada
Sr. Tax Associate
Greater San Diego
Tamara Ballensky
Tax Manager
Greater San Diego
Ready to get in touch? My team and I are here to help.
David Ricci
David Ricci, CFP® Regional Vice President
Greater San Diego

Stronger Together

Mercer Advisors understands the importance of joining forces with impressive local advisory firms. Together, we can provide clients with a greater breadth and depth of services and value—and, most importantly, keep our promises to them.

We’ve worked hard to retain some of the best aspects of a local boutique firm: white-glove service that comes from an intimate understanding of our clients’ families, lifestyles, situations, and needs. We combine this with the type of resources, specialized personnel, and risk mitigation of a national firm.

Greater San Diego Offices Fast Facts & Specialties

  • Multi-generational wealth management: Our team specializes in helping families manage and preserve their wealth, navigating family dynamics and providing clarity when complexity arises.
  • Special services: Snowbirds and multi-state planning needs.
  • Private market investment: Our institutional-grade investing provides access to otherwise hard-to-reach private investments, for those who qualify.

Financial Solutions We Offer in Greater San Diego

Mercer Advisors delivers comprehensive financial guidance designed to address the full complexity of your financial life. Our Greater San Diego team brings together planning, investment management, tax strategy, estate planning, and trust services — working collaboratively to help individuals and families make confident, informed financial decisions.
Financial Planning
Personalized financial planning for Greater San Diego individual clients and families, integration cash flow, retirement goals, education planning, and long-term priorities into one cohesive strategy.
Tax Planning & Preparation
Proactive tax planning and preparation designed to help Greater San Diego residents manage tax exposure while aligning financial decisions with state and federal tax considerations.
Investment Management
Institutional-grade portfolio management tailored to Greater San Diego clients, focused on long-term objectives, risk management, and disciplined investment strategies.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful estate planning support for families, helping structure assets, beneficiaries, and legacy goals within state and federal estate frameworks.
Insurance Solutions
Risk management strategies that help Greater San Diego clients protect income, assets, and family needs through carefully evaluated insurance solutions.
Trustee Services
In-house fiduciary trust services designed to support complex estate plans, multigenerational wealth, and long-term stewardship under state regulations.

Deep Experience Working With…

advisor helping tech professional navigate concentrated stock positions

Concentrated Stock

At Mercer Advisors, we help Greater San Diego clients manage concentration with a financial plan that focuses on unlocking liquidity, reducing risk, and preserving long-term wealth.  

Divorcing & Divorced

We provide Greater San Diego residents with compassionate, personalized financial guidance throughout your divorce, empowering you to embrace the opportunities ahead.  Learn more about how we can help.

Generational Wealth

Managing wealth across generations isn’t just about protecting assets—it’s about safeguarding your legacy. We collaborate with Greater San Diego families like yours to craft tailored plans that help to ensure long-term financial continuity.

A family discussing a lifetime trust

Inherited Wealth

Your inheritance marks a beginning and an end. Learn more about how we approach this delicate situation for Greater San Diego residents and help ensure your new wealth is protected, optimized, and meets your long-term goals.

IPOs & Liquidity Events

Whether you’re holding RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, or ESPP shares, the decisions you make now may shape your financial future.  Learn how we can help demystify the process for you and help avoid a hefty tax bill.

older couple out enjoying their retirement

Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is a vital aspect of financial wellness that transcends age, income level, or career stage.  See how we can help Greater San Diego residents design retirement plans that help them achieve their financial goals.

Financial planning for individuals with special needs

Special Needs

Caring for a loved one with disabilities brings unique responsibilities, and planning ahead is one of the most important things you can do. We’ll help you prioritize what matters most, understand what can wait, and build a plan that gives you confidence.

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Women & Wealth

We’re fiercely committed to amplifying women’s financial confidence. Learn how we’re leading the charge to create better financial outcomes for women in Greater San Diego.

Meet a Few of Our Talented Advisors

Our team is deeply embedded in the Greater San Diego community and specializes in areas relevant to local residents.

In Our Community

From sharing our knowledge to volunteering to improve our neighborhoods, our local team loves to give back to the community.

San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals
Supporting

San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals

Mercer Advisors partners with the local humane society to help animals in need.

Learn more

San Diego Food Bank
Donating

San Diego Food Bank

The San Diego Food Bank supports over 400,000 people each month. Every year, we support their mission with a food drive to help our local community.

Learn more

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My team and I are here to help.

Regional Vice President, Greater San Diego