Meet Troy
Troy is a Sr. Wealth Advisor based in Portland, Oregon. He joined Mercer Advisors through the acquisition of Thompson Advisory Services, LLC, a firm he founded and managed since 2008. Prior, Troy worked as an attorney at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for nine years. In 1997, he earned his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School after obtaining a B.A. degree in history from Cornell University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.
Troy’s specialties
At Mercer Advisors, all of our wealth advisors provide a highly personalized approach, backed by a team of specialists that ensure every part of your financial list is addressed. Additionally, Troy has focused experience in these areas:
- Planning for retirement, from high-earning years to long-term income strategies
- Helping new families shift financial priorities while building a strong foundation for the future
- For business owners, advice on selling your business to help maximize value — and plan what comes next
- Advising tech professionals, including clients at Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Google, Tesla, and Amazon.
- When joining a partnership, we help clients understand the financial implications and plan ahead
His working style
Troy is a natural teacher and collaborator, introducing a sense of calm and eliminating unnecessary noise. He simplifies complex concepts and strategies so that clients can make informed, confident decisions.
Troy in real life
What keeps you busy outside of work?
I spend most of my time with family. When I can find the time, I also enjoy fly fishing. I even tie my own flies.
Favorite thing about where you live?
Summers in the Pacific Northwest are glorious, but I am also surprisingly fond of the rain.
How do you give back?
I am a volunteer umpire for Little League Baseball and Softball. I am kind, but fair.
Meet Troy’s Teammates
Stephen Engle
Sr. Wealth Advisor
What Troy Says
Steve and I have been partners since 2020 and close friends since the nineties. He maintains exceptionally deep and personal relationships with clients, guiding them through their most difficult challenges.
Rob Horwitz
Sr. Financial Planner
What Troy Says
Rob is an integral member of the team who brings skill, enthusiasm and empathy. Clients trust Rob because they know he understands their concerns and cares about the important details of their financial lives.
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