When can you enjoy everything you’ve worked for?
Welcome to a different kind of wealth management in Walnut Creek
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 Walnut Creek area
They’re here to help you connect all your financial dots
Jojo Cresci
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Sr. Director
Jojo Cresci
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Sr. Director
Jojo began her financial services career in 2014 by providing investment advice, portfolio design, and financial planning advice to both private and institutional clients. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional, Jojo is passionate about helping her clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Jojo actively collaborates with her clients’ network of tax, insurance, and estate planning professionals to help ensure that every aspect of their financial plan is integrated and customized to their unique needs, today and tomorrow. Jojo obtained her Dual Master’s Degree from both London School of Economics and the University of Southern California. She also holds the FINRA Series 65 License. Jojo is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Robert Munger
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director
Robert Munger
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director
CPA, CFP®
Bob was one of the principles at Goldstein Munger + Associates for over 20 years before it was acquired by Mercer Advisors in 2022. With over 30 years of experience in investment, financial planning and taxation, he is well equipped to help clients craft the financial plans and strategies that are best suited for their objectives, including intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. He is a proud alumnus of California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He is a CPA and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional. In his free time, Bob and his wife Tamara, who reside in Danville, love to spend time with their grown children and their grandchildren. Bob also has a passion for golf, traveling and skiing.
Richard Goldstein
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director
Richard Goldstein
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director
CPA, CIMA®, MS
For the past four decades, Rich has been helping his clients achieve their intergenerational wealth transfer goals. In 1979, Rich co-founded and was President of R.M. Goldstein Accountancy Corporation which provided tax services to wealthy families. The firm grew and expanded to offer comprehensive wealth management services and became Goldstein Munger + Associates. Rich enjoys working with families across generations; many of his clients’ children have become clients themselves. Rich has served on the board for various non-profit organizations that concentrate on children’s education and elderly care. Rich has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from San Francisco State University. He also graduated from Golden Gate University with master’s degrees in taxation and Personal Financial Planning. During his leisure hours, Rich enjoys hiking, cycling, sightseeing, and hitting the links with family and friends.
Jedd Nicolas
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director
Jedd Nicolas
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Director
Jedd began his career in 2006. Before joining Mercer Advisors, he worked for Royal Alliance Associates, INC, serving as a Senior Financial Advisor for over 200 client households. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Jedd believes in holistic planning to help his clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
Jedd earned a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Finance and Financial Services from San Francisco State University. Additionally, he holds the FINRA Series 65. Jedd is a native of the Bay Area and resides in Redwood City with his wife and daughter. During his free time, Jedd enjoys listening to crime podcasts, watching the Golden State Warriors, and spending time with his family.
Jeff Giguere
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Jeff Giguere
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Jeff began his career in the financial services industry in 2014. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors he worked at Capital Advantage, Inc. where he served as the Financial Advisor to over 100 clients. During this time, Jeff provided retirement planning and investment advice to local individuals looking for recommendations on their path towards financial independence. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from California State University, Chico. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the FINRA Series 66 License. Jeff grew up in Pleasanton, and currently lives in Oakland with his wife. In his spare time he enjoys being outside taking pictures, playing golf, or hiking.
Joseph Mah
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Joseph Mah
Sr. Wealth Advisor
CFP®, EA
Joseph Mah is a client advisor and branch manager for the San Mateo Office in California. He has more than 20 years of financial services experience and prior to joining Mercer Advisors, Joe was a partner and senior advisor at Dragon Financial Group. During his career, he has served in various individual contributor and management roles with top financial services firms including Bank of America and Wells Fargo. He holds a FINRA Series 65 license, is an Enrolled Agent, has an MBA and has held other professional licenses and certifications including for real estate and insurance. Joe’s a native of San Francisco and when time allows, he enjoys audiobooks, eating at holes-in-the-walls and making memories with his wife and two children.
Fanny Guo
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Fanny Guo
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Fanny began her career in the financial services industry in 2007. Her past professional experiences include financial advisor at Raymond James where she provided comprehensive financial planning and investment management for high-net-worth clients. She also served as senior operations manager at AXA Advisors. Fanny earned a degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance, from the University of California, Riverside. She also holds the FINRA Series 66 License. Fanny is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Jessica Chen
Wealth Advisor
Jessica Chen
Wealth Advisor
Jessica began her financial services career in 2001. Her extensive education includes a master’s degree in actuarial science, the CFO executive program at Columbia University, and the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst CFA® designation. She is also fluent in English and Chinese. Jessica’s approach to financial planning is detail-oriented and purpose-driven. Her goal is to help clients turn global insights into personalized strategies. She recognizes that clients are trusting us with their life’s savings and takes that responsibility seriously, as if she is taking care of her own family’s money. Outside of work, Jessica serves as a docent at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), where she brings her love of art and education to life. She enjoys reading and chasing her kid around.
Mike Gandy
Wealth Advisor
Mike Gandy
Wealth Advisor
CFP®, CFA®, CPA
Mike began his career in 1994 and possesses a diverse professional background having worked for firms in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and London. Before joining Mercer Advisors, he worked as an Investment Strategist for a local financial advisor utilizing his strong investment management and financial planning knowledge with clients. Mike has a strong belief that financial planning is the cornerstone for families to achieve economic freedom.
Mike earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Accountancy from the University of Southern California, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Additionally, he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a CPA, and is a CFA® charterholder.
Eric Frampton
Wealth Advisor
Eric Frampton
Wealth Advisor
MBA, CFP®
Eric, a San Jose native, began his career in the financial services industry in 2015. Before joining Mercer Advisors, he worked at Fidelity Investments, where he served as a Financial Consultant providing holistic financial planning to more than 250 clients. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Eric is passionate about building long-lasting relationships with clients and their families so they can achieve financial freedom. He earned an MBA from George Washington University and holds the FINRA Series 66 license. Eric lives with his family in San Jose, where he enjoys cycling and speed cubing with his two sons.
Mark Ericson
Wealth Advisor
Mark Ericson
Wealth Advisor
Mark finds that most people measure financial success by whether they have the means to accomplish what’s important to them, both professionally and personally. He comes to work every day committed to helping clients achieve their own version of a good life, for themselves and their families. Mark started his career as a financial advisor in 2009 during the Great Recession. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, he was an advisor at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity Investments. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s of science degree in economics, and is now a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as Chartered Financial Consultant®. He and his wife live in San Jose with their two boys and enjoy being outdoors together as a family.
Jacob Gee
Wealth Advisor
Jacob Gee
Wealth Advisor
Jacob is passionate about utilizing holistic financial planning to serve his clients so that they may achieve their personal and financial goals. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2017. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, he worked at AssetMark Investment Services in their trade operations department. Jacob graduated cum laude from Westmont College with a B.A. in Business & Economics, and Psychology. He completed the Financial Planning Certificate program at Boston University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Jacob also holds the FINRA Series 65 License. He is a native of the Bay Area and in his free time enjoys spending time with his wife, following sports, and watching movies.
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