Welcome to Mercer Advisors in Illinois

Financial Advisor Services in Illinois

For more than three decades and counting, Mercer Advisors has been proud to call Illinois home.

We offer comprehensive wealth management through a family office structure, helping clients amplify and simplify their financial lives by bringing together financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more into one integrated offering. We look forward to connecting with you and your family.

Meet the Illinois Team

Dane Sauer
Managing Partner
Illinois
Katelyn Depew
Partner
Illinois
Carin Roman
Wealth Advisor
Illinois
Dana DeLance
Wealth Advisor
Illinois
Grace Bossert
Wealth Advisor
Illinois
Ryan Bly
Wealth Advisor, Retirement Plans
Illinois
Tom Herzing
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Illinois
Christopher Sporer
Regional Vice President
Illinois
Dominic Colletti
Regional Vice President
Illinois
Ellie Johnson
Client Development Associate
Illinois
Max Bromley
Regional Vice President
Illinois
Gentry Pletts
Service Operations Associate
Illinois
Joy Kaczmarek
Manager, Client Service
Illinois
Lucas Hallal
Client Service Specialist
Illinois
Meghan Frank
Client Service Specialist
Illinois
Tabitha Seldomridge
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Illinois
Linda Wieczorek
Sr. Financial Planner
Illinois
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Max Bromley
Max Bromley, CRPC® Regional Vice President
Illinois

Our Illinois Office Locations

Illinois Offices Fast Facts & Specialties

  • Local footprint: We have advisors sitting in the heart of Chicago and the surrounding areas including the Western suburbs all the way up to the North Shore.
  • Specialized solutions include: Illinois estate tax strategies, strategies for reducing income tax, and multi-generational succession planning.
  • Complex family dynamics: Our team has extensive experience working with widows/widowers, clients navigating divorce or other life transitions, as well as parents of special needs children.

Financial Solutions We Offer in Illinois

Mercer Advisors delivers comprehensive financial guidance designed to address the full complexity of your financial life. Our Illinois team brings together planning, investment management, tax strategy, estate planning, and trust services — working collaboratively to help individuals and families make confident, informed financial decisions.
Financial Planning
Personalized financial planning for Illinois individual clients and families, integration cash flow, retirement goals, education planning, and long-term priorities into one cohesive strategy.
Tax Planning & Preparation
Proactive tax planning and preparation designed to help Illinois residents manage tax exposure while aligning financial decisions with state and federal tax considerations.
Investment Management
Institutional-grade portfolio management tailored to Illinois clients, focused on long-term objectives, risk management, and disciplined investment strategies.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful estate planning support for families, helping structure assets, beneficiaries, and legacy goals within state and federal estate frameworks.
Insurance Solutions
Risk management strategies that help Illinois clients protect income, assets, and family needs through carefully evaluated insurance solutions.
Trustee Services
In-house fiduciary trust services designed to support complex estate plans, multigenerational wealth, and long-term stewardship under state regulations.

Deep Experience Working With…

advisor helping tech professional navigate concentrated stock positions

Concentrated Stock

At Mercer Advisors, we help Illinois clients manage concentration with a financial plan that focuses on unlocking liquidity, reducing risk, and preserving long-term wealth.  

Divorcing & Divorced

We provide Illinois residents with compassionate, personalized financial guidance throughout your divorce, empowering you to embrace the opportunities ahead.  Learn more about how we can help.

Generational Wealth

Managing wealth across generations isn’t just about protecting assets—it’s about safeguarding your legacy. We collaborate with Illinois families like yours to craft tailored plans that help to ensure long-term financial continuity.

A family discussing a lifetime trust

Inherited Wealth

Your inheritance marks a beginning and an end. Learn more about how we approach this delicate situation for Illinois residents and help ensure your new wealth is protected, optimized, and meets your long-term goals.

IPOs & Liquidity Events

Whether you’re holding RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, or ESPP shares, the decisions you make now may shape your financial future.  Learn how we can help demystify the process for you and help avoid a hefty tax bill.

older couple out enjoying their retirement

Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is a vital aspect of financial wellness that transcends age, income level, or career stage.  See how we can help Illinois residents design retirement plans that help them achieve their financial goals.

Financial planning for individuals with special needs

Special Needs

Caring for a loved one with disabilities brings unique responsibilities, and planning ahead is one of the most important things you can do. We’ll help you prioritize what matters most, understand what can wait, and build a plan that gives you confidence.

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Women & Wealth

We’re fiercely committed to amplifying women’s financial confidence. Learn how we’re leading the charge to create better financial outcomes for women in Illinois.

Meet a Few of Our Talented Advisors

Our team is deeply embedded in the Illinois community and specializes in areas relevant to local residents.

In Our Community

From sharing our knowledge to volunteering to improve our neighborhoods, our local team loves to give back to the community.

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk
Volunteering

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk

Each year, organizers of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk invite advocates on a 60-mile journey to end breast cancer. Mercer Advisors supports their cause through volunteering.

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Annual Client Appreciation Event
Hosting

Annual Client Appreciation Event

More than 60 clients and friends attended our first annual client appreciation event at Cantigny Golf Club!

Notre Dame Club of Aurora/Fox Valley’s 56th Annual Ziggy Czarobski Golf Outing
Sponsorship

Notre Dame Club of Aurora/Fox Valley’s 56th Annual Ziggy Czarobski Golf Outing

Proud to support the Notre Dame Club of Aurora/Fox Valley’s 56th Annual Ziggy Czarobski Golf Outing as this year’s Event Sponsor. Our team enjoyed a great day on the course alongside our Charles Schwab partners while helping support the club’s scholarship fund and the important work it does in the community.

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Metrosquash’s 6th Annual Golf Outing
Sponsorship

Metrosquash’s 6th Annual Golf Outing

A great day on the course for an even greater cause! Mercer Advisors was honored to support MetroSquash’s 2026 Golfing for Graduates as an Eagle Sponsor, helping advance a mission centered on education, mentorship, and expanding opportunities for students. We’re grateful to partner with organizations making a lasting impact in their communities.

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Regional Vice President, Illinois