When can you enjoy everything you’ve worked for?

Welcome to a different kind of wealth management in Covington

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.

We’re built differently

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.

Meet our talented wealth advisors in the Covington area

They’re here to help you connect all your financial dots

Robert Reed, Jr.

Sr. Wealth Advisor

Robert Reed, Jr.

Robert Reed, Jr.

Sr. Wealth Advisor

Bob specializes in delivering comprehensive financial and estate planning including investment management services with an emphasis on pre-retirement and retirement strategies. He began his wealth management career in 1978 and received his CFP® designation from the College for Financial Planning in 1981. Before joining Mercer Advisors, Bob was the owner and managing partner of Personal Financial Advisors, a respected wealth management firm in Louisiana. A dedicated entrepreneur, PFA was the last of three financial planning services companies Bob founded. Throughout his career, Bob has been a member of and held board positions in numerous civic and professional organizations. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Bob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama.

Mychelle Malveaux

Client Service Specialist

Mychelle Malveaux

Mychelle Malveaux

Client Service Specialist

Mychelle boasts over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. She graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Technology. Before joining Mercer Advisors, Mychelle contributed her expertise at Wells Fargo in Community Development, specializing in processing sponsorship requests for 501(c)(3) organizations. Outside of work, Mychelle enjoys going on cruises with family and friends.

Susan Travis

Managing Director

Susan Travis

Susan Travis

Managing Director

CFP®, AEP®, CTFA

stravis@merceradvisors.com

Susan began her career in the financial services industry in 1987. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, she was a Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at Kanaly Trust Company in Houston. She’s also worked with firms in Ohio, Florida, and Boston. Susan specializes in multigenerational wealth management issues, using a variety of planning tools. She holds a bachelor’s degree from State University of New York and a Trust Administration certificate from Bentley University in Boston, and she completed the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University in Chicago. Susan is on the board of directors for the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC), serves on the Accredited Estate Planner® Committee (AEP®), co-chairs the NAEPC Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee, and is past chair of the Multi-Disciplinary Teaming Committee. She’s a past president and current member of the Houston Estate and Financial Forum as well as a member of the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council and the Financial Planning Association. Susan has also served as president of two homeowners’ associations. In her free time, she loves doing various outdoor activities with her family.

Danielle Frazier

Sr. Manager, Client Service

Danielle Frazier

Danielle Frazier

Sr. Manager, Client Service

Danielle began her career in the financial services industry in 2005, working at large RIA firms such as Washington Mutual and JPMorgan and at a local asset management firm in Houston. She’s passionate about providing high-quality, detailed customer service to support the Mercer Advisors team and its clients. Danielle graduated with a BA in psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. She serves on the steering committee of the Mercer Advisors Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative and leads the financial literacy-community outreach division. She’s also the partner-firm executive sponsor for 3rd Decade as well as a liaison to Junior Achievement. In her spare time, Danielle volunteers with Houston Dress for Success, offering financial literacy classes to veterans. She loves traveling with her husband, going to the theatre, and reading.

Laura Thompson

Director, Regional Sales

Laura Thompson

Laura Thompson

Director, Regional Sales

Laura began her career in the financial services industry in 2004. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, she helped manage a small Houston-based boutique wealth management firm that cleared through LPL Financial. She brings superior client service and organizational management skills to the firm. Laura’s professional background allows her to develop and execute processes that enrich the client experience and help the Central Team grow. Laura holds the FINRA Series 65 license.

Josh DeForest

Executive Managing Director

Josh DeForest

Josh DeForest

Executive Managing Director

Josh joined Mercer Advisors in 2010, after beginning his financial services career in 2007. He serves as managing director for the firm’s southern division, overseeing nearly 20 offices. Josh also manages large client relationships, providing customized financial planning, investment management, and estate planning to help meet their distinct objectives. Josh is a member of the firm’s executive leadership council and investment committee. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (2021), the Best-In-State Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (2023), and the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024). Josh graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California with degrees in economics and Spanish. A native of Phoenix, he resides there with his wife and three boys and works out of our Scottsdale office.

The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion—mostly gained through telephone, virtual, and in-person due diligence interviews—and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of four years’ experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.

The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria learned through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data such as revenue trends and assets under management. The algorithm additionally weighs factors such as service models, compliance records and industry experience, and focuses on those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients.

Please Note: Limitations. Neither rankings and/or recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, membership in any professional organization, or any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if Mercer Advisors or its investment professionals are engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A fee was not paid by either Mercer Advisors or its investment professionals to receive the award or ranking. The award or ranking is based upon specific criteria and methodology (see ranking criteria/methodology). No ranking or recognition should be construed as an endorsement by any past or current client of Mercer Advisors or its investment professionals. 

Forbes: Josh DeForest (forbes.com)

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