Welcome to Mercer Advisors in Oregon

Experienced Investment Advisors in Oregon

For more than two decades and counting, Mercer Advisors has been proud to call the Pacific Northwest 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 Oregon Team

Karrie Spencer
Managing Partner
Oregon
Chad Staskal
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Courtney Mersereau
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
James Roundy
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Jeff Witt
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Jennifer Currin Gutridge
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
John Swanson
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Kathi McMahon
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Kyle Dodrill
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Matthew Hobson
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Michael Squier
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Reece Betcher
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Sarah Elise Berry
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Stephen Crabb
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Stephen Engle
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Suzanne Daniel
Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Troy Thompson
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Oregon
Duncan Wilk
Regional Vice President
Oregon
Alex Krenek
Regional Vice President
Oregon
Maxwell Baumann
Regional Vice President
Oregon
Travis Poulos
Regional Vice President
Oregon
Allison Lathrop
Manager, Client Service
Oregon
Brittani Woodruff
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Oregon
David Buchanan
Relationship Manager
Oregon
Erin Baldwin
Client Service Manager, Wealth Path Group
Oregon
Erin Larsen
Client Service Specialist
Oregon
Jill Abell
Manager, Client Service
Oregon
Kimberly Eskelson
Relationship Manager
Oregon
Korina Kaio-Maddox
Sr. Manager, Client Service
Oregon
Laurie Macielinski
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Oregon
Lily Jackson
Client Service Specialist
Oregon
Mary Hamshou
Sr. Manager, Client Service
Oregon
Michon McCabe
Client Service Specialist
Oregon
Miranda Nusbaum
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Oregon
Piper Baker
National Client Service Specialist
Oregon
Virginia Cramp
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Oregon
Jake Springer
Financial Planner
Oregon
Rob Horwitz
Sr. Financial Planner
Oregon
Stephanie Moersfelder
Sr. Financial Planner
Oregon
Theresa Bedard
Sr. Operations Manager, Financial Planning
Oregon
Hans Doorn
Director, Tax Services
Oregon
Kimberly Brush
Sr. Tax Associate
Oregon
Lucas Verstegen
Sr. Tax Manager
Oregon
Thomas Gibbs
Tax Manager
Oregon
Ready to get in touch? My team and I are here to help.
Alex Krenek
Alex Krenek, J.D. Regional Vice President
Oregon

Stronger Together

Mercer Advisors understands the importance of joining forces with impressive local advisory firms. Together, we can provide clients with a greater breadth and depth of services and value—and, most importantly, keep our promises to them.

We’ve worked hard to retain some of the best aspects of a local boutique firm: white-glove service that comes from an intimate understanding of our clients’ families, lifestyles, situations, and needs. We combine this with the type of resources, specialized personnel, and risk mitigation of a national firm.

Oregon Offices Fast Facts & Specialties

  • Deep experience with: Executive compensation, RSUs, stock options, deferred compensation, and concentrated stock positions.
  • Specialized solutions include: Oregon and Washington estate tax strategies, multi-generational succession planning, philanthropy, services for endowments and foundations.

Financial Solutions We Offer in Oregon

Mercer Advisors delivers comprehensive financial guidance designed to address the full complexity of your financial life. Our Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon residents manage tax exposure while aligning financial decisions with state and federal tax considerations.
Investment Management
Institutional-grade portfolio management tailored to Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon clients manage concentration with a financial plan that focuses on unlocking liquidity, reducing risk, and preserving long-term wealth.  

Divorcing & Divorced

We provide Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.

Meet a Few of Our Talented Advisors

Our team is deeply embedded in the Oregon 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.

Honored to Be a 2025 Winner
Community Award

Honored to Be a 2025 Winner

We’re honored to be voted the 2025 winner of The Bulletin’s Best of Bend awards for Best Financial Planning Services and Best Accounting Firm. We truly appreciate the relationships we’ve built and the opportunity to make a difference for families throughout Central Oregon.

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Retirement Workshops at Central Oregon Community College
Program Partner

Retirement Workshops at Central Oregon Community College

We’re big believers in the power of education. Since 2010, we’ve volunteered at Central Oregon Community College, teaching a Personal Retirement Analysis Workshop and helping hundreds of families plan for the future. It’s one of our favorite ways to give back to the community. We offer the workshop several times a year, so be sure to check the COCC website for upcoming sessions.

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High Desert Museum Sponsorship
Sponsorship

High Desert Museum Sponsorship

We’ve been proud sponsors of The High Desert Museum since 2009, supporting its mission to inspire a deeper understanding of the region’s wildlife, history, and cultures. We’re grateful to play a part in helping one of Central Oregon’s most treasured community institutions continue its important work.

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Client Appreciation Event
Client Event

Client Appreciation Event

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our client appreciation dinner at The High Desert Museum. It was a fantastic evening of connection, conversation, great food and drinks, and an opportunity for our clients to meet more of the extended Mercer Advisors team.

Bend Food & Wine Festival
Sponsorship

Bend Food & Wine Festival

We were proud to sponsor the inaugural Luscious Bend Food + Wine Experience, which brought people together to celebrate Central Oregon’s chefs, farmers, winemakers, and culinary creativity. More than a food and wine event, it was an opportunity to connect, share stories, and celebrate the people who make our region special.

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Celebrating with Our Central Oregon Community
Community Gala

Celebrating with Our Central Oregon Community

We were excited to attend The Bulletin’s 2025 Community Choice Awards gala and celebrate alongside other local businesses and community leaders. It was a memorable evening, made even more special by winning in two categories! Thank you for your trust and for voting for us.  We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve the people and families of Central Oregon.

Bend Food Project
Food Bank

Bend Food Project

Mercer Advisors team members volunteered with the Bend Food Project, a local nonprofit that gathers food donations every other month for The Giving Plate food bank. Volunteers helped sort and weigh more than 50,000 pounds of food to support families in need across the Bend community! 

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Jill Abell Volunteers
Volunteering

Bethlehem Inn

I have served dinner at the Bethlehem Inn on a monthly basis for many years. Bethlehem Inn is a community-supported, high barrier emergency shelter that provides a warm, safe place to sleep, nourishing meals, and case management services for adults and children experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon.

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Community Choice Awards Gala – Best of Bend
Community Gala

Community Choice Awards Gala – Best of Bend

Mercer Advisors came in first place in two categories during Bend’s Community Choice Awards for Best Financial Planning Firm and Best Accounting Firm. Huge thanks to everyone for the incredible work you do every day. This recognition is a direct reflection of your dedication and impact!

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Warner Pacific University Golf Tournament
Sponsorship

Warner Pacific University Golf Tournament

What a fantastic day at the 2026 Warner Pacific University Golf Tournament! As the tournament’s first Presenting Sponsor, we were honored to support this impactful event, bring three teams to the course, and engage with participants throughout the day at our sponsor table. We’re grateful to be part of an event that

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Riverside Golf & Country Club Women's Organization - Ladies Member-Guest Tournament
Sponsorship

Riverside Golf & Country Club Women’s Organization – Ladies Member-Guest Tournament

Mercer Advisors was proud to be the title sponsor for the Riverside Women’s Organization Ladies Member-Guest Tournament, a cherished tradition that brings women together through golf, friendship, and community. As both a Mercer Advisors Wealth Advisor and Riverside Women’s Organization board member, Courtney Leigh Mersereau was especially honored to support an event that reflects her passion for helping women build meaningful connections both on and off the course.

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Youth Rights and Justice - 2026 Gala
Sponsoring

Youth Rights and Justice – 2026 Gala

Mercer Advisors was proud to sponsor the Youth, Rights & Justice Gala, supporting an organization dedicated to advancing the rights of children, parents, and families through advocacy, education, and community engagement. The event provided a meaningful opportunity to connect with community members, support an important cause, and celebrate the impact of efforts that help strengthen and empower families.

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MIKE Program
Sponsorship

MIKE Program

Our team was proud to sponsor and attend this event in support of the MIKE Program, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and mentoring underserved students to lead healthy lives through health education and mentorship.

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Our team at the habitat event
Community Involvement

Habitat for Humanity

Our Portland team participated in a Habitat for Humanity build at the new West Lake Grove site in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This marked Mercer Advisors’ first build at that location, contributing to community development through hands-on volunteer work.

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Eco School Network
Sponsorship

Eco School Network

We proudly sponsored an event for an Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents and students to lead school-wide initiatives that connect kids to nature and build lifelong stewardship skills.

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Mercer Advisors Portland office during our popular Shred Event
Office Event

Shred Event

Mercer Advisors Portland office during our annual, Shred Event. Clients and families came together to securely shred old tax documents, utility bills, bank statements, and more. Everyone enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch with wine and beer included! If you are interested in attending next Spring, reach out to our office for more information. 

Our team at the habitat event
Community Involvement

Habitat for Humanity

Our Portland team participated in a Habitat for Humanity build at the new West Lake Grove site in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This marked Mercer Advisors’ first build at that location, contributing to community development through hands-on volunteer work.

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Regional Vice President, Oregon