Alice McDermott joined Mercer Advisors via the FIM Group acquisition in December 2018. Prior to the acquisition, she worked with FIM Group for almost 22 years, where she had the privilege of assisting clients with their financial, tax, retirement, college and estate planning. Among her professional accomplishments, Alice is authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP^® Board) to use the certification marks CFP^® in accordance with CFP^® Board certification and renewal requirements. These marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous education, examination, experience and ethical requirements of the CFP^® Board.

Alice earned an undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where she studied finance and accounting.

Although raised on Oahu, Alice settled on the island of Maui in 1992. She and her husband Joe are blessed with four children – Matthew, Grady, Shannon and Jessica. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, paddling canoe, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking and traveling.

David is a dedicated CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and an Enrolled Agent committed to assisting families in clarifying their financial objectives and preparing for a fulfilling retirement. He joined Mercer Advisors shortly after completing the Personal Financial Planning Certification Program at UCLA, where his focus now lies. David designs strategies that align with each family's unique goals and requirements. His fluency in Spanish allows him to work with a range of clients. Outside of work, David is proud to offer pro-bono financial guidance through Advisors Give Back, and he enjoys hiking and competing in triathlons.

Krista is passionate about building and maintaining strong relationships and lifelong connections with both clients and colleagues. She joined Mercer Advisors with over 11 years of client service experience in the financial industry. Born and raised in Hawaii, Krista embraces her diverse ethnicity and warm personality to aide in providing exceptional client service with Aloha. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and has three children, Krislen, Alia and Keenan. During her free time, she loves traveling, baking, and crafting. Most of all, she loves spending time and making memories with her family and friends.

Matt started working at Mercer Advisors in 2002 and has been helping clients chart their financial future and make important decisions that affect all aspects of their wealth. As Managing Director for the Los Angeles and Central California region, he oversees 5 wealth management offices, serves on the Senior Leadership Team, and is an advisor to the firm's high net worth clients. Matt received his degree in Economics and Business from Westmont College. He is active in the local chapter of the Financial Planning Association, serves on the Board for the Page Youth Center, and is a volunteer for the local AYSO club. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and their three children.

Jeff began his career in the financial services industry in 1979, serving institutional and high-net-worth clients. His past professional experiences include institutional securities sales, fixed income bond trading, and managing the institutional brokerage unit at Union Bank and UnionBanc Investment Services. Jeff graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Finance, earned his MBA from Pepperdine University, and holds the FINRA Series 65 License. He is the published author of “Investing in Money Market Securities”.

Nicholas began his career in the financial services industry in 2019 and brings 10 years of sales, marketing, and customer services experience to the team. He was born and raised in Michigan and earned his bachelor’s degree from Oakland University. Nicholas focuses on elite customer service and works every day to make sure you reach your financial goals. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, coaching basketball, and traveling. Nicholas holds the Series 65 License.

Danny began his financial planning career in 2020 with a passion for helping clients simplify the path to their best financial life. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and an Enrolled Agent. As a Financial Planning Analyst, Danny is committed to building strong client relationships, developing well-rounded financial plans, and delivering advice that's always in the client's best interest. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, Danny climbed the ranks of the entertainment industry, focusing on client representation, marketing, and advertising. He earned a degree in economics and film studies from Claremont McKenna College and was a NCAA Division III champion in water polo. Danny is a member of the Financial Planning Association, speaks Russian, and enjoys traveling and being physically active. He lives in Westlake Village with his wife, their two children, and their chocolate Lab.

Brittany began her career in finance at Goldman Sachs working in private wealth management in their Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York offices. There she was able to hone her client service skills providing elevated support to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families with their wealth management needs. She brings that same level of expertise to her clients at Mercer Advisors by providing proactive and seamless support. Brittany earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Special Education from California State University, Northridge. Brittany enjoys the beach, the Los Angeles Dodgers and binging the latest streaming series with her husband and their cat.

Susy started her financial career with TD Ameritrade and joined Mercer Advisors in 2019. Prior to that, she spent 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry in various sales and marketing roles. Susy was inspired to change careers after going through the planning process for her family and her parents. She has a deep desire to help change people’s lives by helping them plan for economic success. Susy grew up in Honolulu and now calls Arizona home with her husband and three children. She has an MBA from Arizona State University and holds the FINRA Series 66 License.

Paul began his career in the financial services industry in 2003. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, he was president at Empowerment Financial Group and a senior vice president at Alpha Cubed Investments. He was a high school football coach for 19 seasons and his foundation is built on teamwork and working together to achieve our client’s goals. Paul graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance major with an emphasis on portfolio management.