Joseph began his career in wealth management in 2004. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, he worked at Merrill Lynch Global Wealth and Investment Management as a senior wealth management and portfolio advisor. At Merrill Lynch, Joseph specialized in financial, estate, and investment planning for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. He holds dual Master’s degrees in Finance and Business Management from Johns Hopkins University. Joseph lives in Old Town Alexandria with his wife and two children.

Ian has always been passionate about creating detailed plans and analyzing data. It was not until he started taking care of his ailing grandparents, that he recognized his innate abilities for financial advising. This eventually led to the partnership at his former firm, HCO Private Wealth, with the vision of creating a one-stop shop for all his client's financial needs. Ian believes an investment means nothing without a plan. He starts every relationship by mapping out the client's goals before determining what investments are appropriate. Ian graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst® certification in 2015. The CFA® certification is regarded as the preeminent certification in the global financial industry based on its rigorous focus on portfolio management, financial analysis, and ethical & professional standards. At HCO, he worked his way up to Managing Partner before the firm merged with Mercer Advisors in 2022. Outside of Mercer Advisors, Ian enjoys woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his wife, two children, and dog.

Tyler began his career working in institutional investment research. However, seeing his family and friends receive poor financial advice led him to pursue a career in wealth management instead. He now focuses on helping families create and manage holistic financial plans that encompass all aspects of their investments, taxes, estate planning, and other economic considerations. A native of West Virginia, Tyler graduated summa cum laude from Morehead State University, where he captained the golf team and majored in finance. He became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional in 2023. Outside of the office, Tyler enjoys traveling with his wife, golfing, and attending sporting events.

Lisa has worked in financial services for over 25 years. After working for a national firm, she assisted the founding partner of HCO Private Wealth with launching the firm in 2009. Lisa played an integral role throughout her tenure with HCO, helping the firm grow six-fold before its merger with Mercer Advisors in July of 2022. She enjoys building personal and business relationships with clients, and her experience is invaluable when it comes to resolving more complex operational and client issues. Lisa is now responsible for the Roanoke office’s daily operations, account administration, and client servicing. Lisa obtained her bachelor's degree from Radford University. Outside of Mercer Advisors, she enjoys traveling with her family, the outdoors, and spending time with her son and dog.

Bruce believes that “Building and preserving net worth requires more than just an advisor – you need a robust team with a strong investment group, estate & tax capabilities, and an experienced financial team well versed on financial strategies that can really make a difference to clients.” Bruce’s extensive career experience spans over 30 years and includes positions at a Wall Street firm, trust company, financial planning firm, and several national banks. This experience prepared him to lead a private wealth advisory team dedicated to helping clients build, preserve, harvest, and transfer their wealth. Bruce joined Mercer Advisors in 2022 after building a successful wealth management firm in southwest Virginia that serves the unique needs of doctors, entrepreneurs, and retirees in both Virginia and across the country. As both an advisor and owner of multiple businesses, Bruce is also able to help entrepreneurs maximize the integration between their business and personal financial strategies to help increase the value of their exit and prepare for a successful retirement.