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What Does a Financial Advisor Do (and Why You Might Need One)
August 14, 2025
In an episode of Barron’s Advisor: The Way Forward, Mercer Advisors CEO Dave Welling shared insights into our remarkable journey of growth and our unwavering commitment to fiduciary values. Under his leadership, Mercer Advisors has expanded our client assets from under $10 billion in 2017 to over $70 billion today.
Dave attributed the company’s growth to our vision-driven approach that attracts new clients and client-first values that attract aligned partners. “We’re focused on vision and values, which means serving as fiduciaries and putting financial planning front and center,” he said during the podcast.
The episode also highlighted our consistent ranking in Barron’s Top 100, including a #1 placement last year, underscoring our leadership in the wealth management space.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://www.barrons.com/advisor/articles/mercer-advisors-dave-welling-mergers-acquisitions-a17700b0
Learn more about the Mercer Advisors family office approach here: https://www.merceradvisors.com/why-us/family-office/
Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology: 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms
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August 14, 2025