When can you enjoy everything you’ve worked for?

Welcome to a different kind of wealth management in Portage

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 Portage area

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

Brent Kerstetter

Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director

Brent Kerstetter

Brent Kerstetter

Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director

Brent loves getting into the weeds of finances with his clients: He has a knack for taking the complicated and making it palatable, allowing his clients to walk out feeling much more informed than when they first walked in. Brent worked for Sanford Financial for 18 years, joining the firm in 2004 after a previous career in commercial banking. Brent tailors retirement plan benefit packages for companies of all sizes and industries. He works directly with business owners to help customize and build proper retirement plans for their organizations.

In his spare time, Brent enjoys spending time with his children, Kelsey and Luke. He is also an avid outdoorsman – spending time with his family on Gun Lake during the summer, looking for a trophy buck in the fall, and hitting the ski slopes in the winter.

Scott Williams

Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director

Scott Williams

Scott Williams

Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director

Life happens in the blink of an eye and Scott’s role is to plan for the unpredictable nature of life and help clients navigate the financial complexities that arise along the way. Scott joined Mercer Advisors via the Sanford Financial acquisition in May of 2022. Prior to the acquisition, he worked with Sanford Financial for 22 years, starting as an intern and working his way to partner. As a detail-oriented person, Scott prides himself on keeping his clients’ finances properly structured, prioritized, and focused on long-term objectives. He understands the value of trusted relationships and the responsibility of advocating for clients, anticipating needs, and having difficult conversations. In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time in Northern Michigan with his wife, Tricia, coaching his son’s sports, and boating.

Liz Yunker

Wealth Advisor

Liz Yunker

Liz Yunker

Wealth Advisor

Elizabeth has been a member of the Financial Planning industry since 2012. Elizabeth obtained her bachelor’s degree from WMU. Through the Sanford Center at WMU, she has also had the opportunity to encourage financial literacy for college students and the greater Kalamazoo community. In 2020, WMU honored Liz with the 30 under 30 award—in recognition of her early accomplishments in the field. Her analytical mindset and holistic approach to developing a successful financial plan enables her to create a unique plan for every client. She works passionately to ensure her clients gain an understanding of their assets to empower them in future decisions.

At home, Liz and her husband Chad stay busy with 3 young boys: Mason, Marshall, and Maddox. Her family loves to be active and spend time by Lake Michigan.

Nick Bond

Wealth Advisor

Nick Bond

Nick Bond

Wealth Advisor

Nick has come to respect the fact that financial planning and investment management concepts can be confusing and intimidating. He has developed a passion for the consultative approach in educating others and helping break down the barriers into the pursuit of Economic Freedom™. Nick has worked for Sanford Financial for 11 years, starting his career in wealth management shortly after completing graduate school in 2011. Nick enjoys working with clients in discovering their personal passions and helping handle their financial tools to achieve their goals. He has also had the pleasure of teaching an evening class on investment principles as an adjunct professor at Kalamazoo College. Nick lives in Kalamazoo and when not working with clients, strives to lead by example as a great husband and father.

Josh Davis

Financial Planner

Josh Davis

Josh Davis

Financial Planner

Josh is excited to be a member of the Mercer Advisors team because it will allow him the opportunity to help others through financial planning, something he has always been passionate about. Josh joined Mercer Advisors in May of 2022 after graduating from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. As a Client Service Specialist, he handles a hybrid role of portfolio rebalancing, translating portfolio holding allocations to clients, and building client relationships. Josh is currently pursuing the CFP® certification and hopes to eventually become a Wealth Advisor. He is an extremely motivated and determined individual who wants to do right by others. Josh grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and has a strong passion for spending quality time with his family and focusing on living a healthy lifestyle.

Madeline Bradley

Sr. Client Service Specialist

Madeline Bradley

Madeline Bradley

Sr. Client Service Specialist

Madeline began her career in finance after graduating from Michigan State University Honors College. She applies her meticulous attention to detail and capacity for managing high volumes of activity with tremendous creativity and organization. Her affinity for human connection makes her a natural fit in the relationship-dominated workplace of asset management and this quickly earned her a senior position. Throughout her career, she has been responsible for onboarding and maintaining client relationships, and operating efficiently and accurately to meet client expectations. She has continuously supported more than $400M in assets under management. Madeline holds the Series 65 license. Born and raised in Southwest Michigan, Madeline enjoys reading, writing, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends in her spare time.

Anthony Koehler

Regional Vice President

Anthony Koehler

Anthony Koehler

Regional Vice President

Tony began his financial services career in 2000. Since then, he’s served high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients to help attain their financial freedom. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Tony has guided over 1,000 families in the development of their own unique wealth plan. A fundamental set of beliefs are his daily motivation for serving clients best: consolidating assets in as few institutions as possible, creating a defined process for investing hard-earned money, and implementing a legacy plan to help ensure that loved ones are cared for in the future. Outside of work, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife and their three teenagers.

Kristen Cordell

Wealth Advisor, Retirement Plans

Kristen Cordell

Kristen Cordell

Wealth Advisor, Retirement Plans

Kristen enjoys interacting with people and delivering exceptional customer service, taking great reward from helping others. Prior to the Mercer Advisors acquisition, Kristen worked for Sanford Financial for 4 years where she educated and advised retirement plan participants within the Business Retirement Plans department. Having spent a majority of her career in the legal field, she is a detail-oriented, team-player who excels at multitasking.

Kristen obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. She and her husband, Andy, have one son, Dylan. In her spare time, Kristen enjoys doting on her son and spoiled cats. A crafting enthusiast, she has a passion for sewing, scrapbooking, stamping, and beading. In the nice weather, she loves participating in cycling and being outdoors.

Tami Leffingwell

Manager, Client Service

Tami Leffingwell

Tami Leffingwell

Manager, Client Service

Tami is a highly experienced industry veteran of over 30 years, handling all aspects of client management and estate administration. Tami joined Mercer Advisors via the Sanford Financial acquisition in May of 2022. Prior to the acquisition, she worked with Sanford Financial for 21 years, where she focused on strengthening client relationships and assisting clients throughout their life journey.

Tami and her husband Glen had one daughter Nicole, who unexpectedly passed away in October of 2017 from a seizure disorder at the age of 23. Tami is passionate about life and serving in her community, and she takes care of those who are vulnerable or overlooked. Spending time with family, friends, their rescued border collie Jasmine, running, biking, dancing, and reading her bible provide Tami the greatest Joy!

Matthew R. Bohrer

Wealth Advisor, Sr Director

Matthew R. Bohrer

Matthew R. Bohrer

Wealth Advisor, Sr Director

Matt joined Mercer Advisors in December 2018. Matt started in the financial services industry as a college intern with FIM Group in Traverse City, Michigan in 1996. After graduating from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, he joined FIM Group, where he held a variety of roles including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.

In these roles, Matt was responsible for day-to-day operational issues of all FIM service groups and trading departments. As the Chief Compliance Officer, he ensured that FIM Group worked to maintain all regulatory requirements in its daily business practices.

Matt received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University and his M.B.A from Lawrence Technical University.

Ben Kautz

Executive Managing Director

Ben Kautz

Ben Kautz

Executive Managing Director

Ben joined Mercer Advisors in 2011. During his time at Mercer Advisors, his dedication, knowledge, and leadership have significantly contributed to our firm’s growth and success. As executive managing director for the firm’s eastern division, he oversees more than 30 offices. Ben began his career in the financial services industry in 2003. Before coming to Mercer Advisors, he served as a senior wealth advisor at Destination Wealth Management and a financial advisor at Summit Financial Strategies. Ben earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and economics with a minor in business from Ohio University, and he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. Originally from the Midwest, Ben currently lives with his family in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

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