Welcome to Our Naples – Downtown Office

Experienced Financial Advisors in Naples, FL

Naples – Downtown Financial Planning

Our team has been serving high-net-worth individuals and families in Naples for decades, helping preserve and protect their wealth and maximize their legacy for the next generation. Whatever your goals or life stage, we are here to provide you with the blueprint for achieving Economic Freedom.

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.

Ben Kautz
Ben Kautz Signature
Ben Kautz, CFP® Executive Managing Partner, East Division
Naples – Downtown
Keith Huber
Keith Huber Managing Partner
Naples – Downtown
Ready to get in touch? My team and I are here to help.
Rose Cooke
Rose Cooke Regional Vice President
Naples – Downtown

Naples – Downtown

405 5th Avenue South
Suite 5
Naples, Florida 34102

Phone: 201.201.5910

Naples – Downtown Offices Fast Facts & Specialties

  • Wealth optimization for business owners: Whether you are contemplating a third-party sale, transfer to family members, or a sale to employees, we can help maximize your potential for success.
  • Retirement planning expertise: Our team specializes in helping people at or near retirement devise strategies to maximize income while minimizing taxes.
  • Life transition events: We have deep expertise working with clients through major transitions to minimize financial impact and achieve Economic Freedom.

Financial Solutions We Offer in Naples – Downtown

Mercer Advisors delivers comprehensive financial guidance designed to address the full complexity of your financial life. Our Naples – Downtown 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 Naples – Downtown 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 Naples – Downtown residents manage tax exposure while aligning financial decisions with state and federal tax considerations.
Investment Management
Institutional-grade portfolio management tailored to Naples – Downtown 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 Naples – Downtown 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…

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Concentrated Stock

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

Divorcing & Divorced

We provide Naples – Downtown 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 Naples – Downtown families like yours to craft tailored plans that help to ensure long-term financial continuity.

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Inherited Wealth

Your inheritance marks a beginning and an end. Learn more about how we approach this delicate situation for Naples – Downtown 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.

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Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is a vital aspect of financial wellness that transcends age, income level, or career stage.  See how we can help Naples – Downtown 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 Naples – Downtown.

Meet Our Talented Advisors

Our team is deeply embedded in the Naples – Downtown community and specializes in areas relevant to local residents.

Ready to learn more from the Naples – Downtown team?

Let’s Talk

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Regional Vice President, Naples – Downtown