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When can you enjoy everything you’ve worked for?

Welcome to a different kind of wealth management in Ketchum

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 Ketchum area

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

James Everitt

Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director

James Everitt

James Everitt

Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director

Jamie began his financial career in 1994 and has held numerous advisory and management roles at Prudential Bache, Smith Barney, A. G. Edwards and Citigroup. Jamie co-founded ClearRock Capital in 2007 as a managing partner and president of the firm. Jamie’s responsibilities included investment management, operations and compliance. At Mercer Advisors, Jamie will continue to provide account management to his clients as well as oversee all branch operations as Co-Branch Manager of the Ketchum and San Francisco offices. Jamie is a graduate from Saint Lawrence University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Jamie enjoys all the outdoor activities available in Sun Valley, Idaho while giving back to the Wood River Community through his non-profit involvement.

David Riffe

Wealth Advisor

David Riffe

David Riffe

Wealth Advisor

David is a Wealth Advisor and has been in the financial services industry since 1997. He joined Mercer Advisors in 2022. In his role, David specializes in establishing wealth management solutions that empower individuals, foundations, business owners and corporations to achieve their long-term financial goals. David is a graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in International Economics and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary certification. David is also actively engaged in his community with his membership in the Boise Downtown Rotary Club and his involvement as a community mentor for the Wyakin Warrior Foundation.

Alexa Willis

Wealth Advisor

Alexa Willis

Alexa Willis

Wealth Advisor

Alexa is passionate about helping people turn financial aspirations into realities and guiding them toward financial freedom and security. With a father who was a financial advisor and a grandfather who was an avid investor, she's been immersed in the industry since an early age. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, her goal is to optimize every client's financial situation, so they never again have to worry about money. Alexa has significant experience in tax planning and strategy, insurance, education planning, legacy planning, and investment management. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, she worked for several years as a crisis intervention coordinator at a local nonprofit, helping women and families navigate through hardship. When not at work, Alexa can be found exploring a mountain trail, reading, trying a new recipe, or spending time with her husband and family.

Mary Hamshou

Regional Service Manager

Mary Hamshou

Mary Hamshou

Regional Service Manager

Mary joined Mercer Advisors in 2019 bringing with her close to 20 years of industry experience. Mary began her career in the financial services industry in 1989 working for 9 years at Wedbush Securities as a Registered Sales Assistant and Operations Manager. Leaving Wedbush in 1998, Mary then spent nearly 10 wonderful years as a stay at home mom raising her two now almost grown boys. Upon returning to the working world, Mary resumed her financial career and has since work for a number of firms in industry including Ameriprise, KMS, and Fidelity. A mother at heart, Mary believes that the key to Client Service is making sure that everything is working as it needs to, and she thoroughly enjoys working with Advisors and their clients in keeping their financial affairs in order. Mary brings a broad expertise to her role and tries to ensure that everything goes smoothly for the clients that she works with. A Northwest native, she attended the University of Washington receiving a degree in Modern World History. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children, taking walks, and working in her home and yard.

Harper Sample

Client Service Specialist

Harper Sample

Harper Sample

Client Service Specialist

Josh DeForest

Managing Director

Josh DeForest

Josh DeForest

Managing Director

Josh began his career in the financial services industry in 2007. As Managing Director, Josh provides his clients with personalized advice to help meet their unique objectives related to financial planning, investment management, and estate planning. A member of Mercer Advisors Investment Committee, Josh evaluates academic research, provides investment analysis, and helps with manager selection for Mercer Advisors clients. Josh graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California with degrees in Economics and Spanish.

Duncan Wilk

Regional Vice President

Duncan Wilk

Duncan Wilk

Regional Vice President

Duncan began his career in the financial industry in 1997. His past professional experiences include research analyst at The Carson Group where he monitored various technology companies, financial advisor at Ameriprise, and financial consultant at Charles Schwab where he focused on wealth planning and investment management for high-net-worth clients. Duncan graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Managerial Economics and holds the FINRA Series 66 license.

Mark Eshman

Director of Endowments and Foundations Group, Sr. Wealth Advisor

Mark Eshman

Mark Eshman

Director of Endowments and Foundations Group, Sr. Wealth Advisor

Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, Mark was Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of ClearRock Capital. He began his career in 1982 at Drexel, Burnham, Lambert in Beverly Hills. Mark is passionate about his clients’ financial well-being, working with families and non-profit organizations to ensure their peace of mind. Mark cares deeply about his community: he currently serves on the Executive Committee of The Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum, Idaho and previously served on the Executive Committee for HomeRise in San Francisco. He earned an A.B. from Duke University.

Doug Fabian

Sr. Vice President - Sales

Doug Fabian

Doug Fabian

Sr. Vice President - Sales

Doug began his career in 1979 as a market analyst for the Telephone Switch Newsletter. He spent 17 years speaking to investors about the issues that mattered most to them on his financial talk radio show. Before joining Mercer Advisors, Doug was president of Fabian Wealth Strategies, a Registered Investment Advisor specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). He speaks nationally at financial seminars and produces a weekly podcast, is a contributing writer for the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Investor’s Business Daily, and has appeared regularly as a guest on CNBC and Fox Business Network. Doug graduated from Goldenwest College and holds the FINRA Series 65 License.

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Please Note: The achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results or satisfaction if Mercer Advisors is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services.