Alan McKnight

DBA, CFP®
Sr. Wealth Advisor

Education helps you make smart decisions about your money.

Meet Alan

Alan joined Mercer Advisors as a Wealth Advisor in 2020 through the acquisition of Kays Financial Advisory Corporation where he was a Principal and Senior Advisor since 1996. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Alan enjoys advising individuals and families on insurance planning, college funding, retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning, and estate planning. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Florida, an MBA in finance from Kennesaw State University, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from Southern Polytechnic State University. For more than 20 years, he has been a part-time lecturer of finance at the University of Florida and has taught in other CFP® Board Registered financial planning programs. 

Alan’s specialties

At Mercer Advisors, all of our wealth advisors provide a highly personalized approach, backed by a team of specialists that ensure every part of your financial list is addressed. Additionally, Alan has focused experience in these areas:

His working style

Alan is a professor and planner. He combines technical competence with patience and empathy to help clients feel financially secure, more knowledgeable about their decisions, and secure about their financial future.

Alan in real life

What keeps you busy outside of work?

I enjoy playing golf, spending time with my family, and being active in church. I also enjoy teaching college courses part-time.

Favorite thing about where you live?

I live in Greensboro, Georgia, which is located about 90 miles east of Atlanta. It’s away from the big city and has southern charm. The people are very friendly.

What makes you tick?

It gives me the ability to work with some of the finest professionals in the industry while allowing me to help individuals with their money.

Alan’s snapshots

Meet Alan’s Teammates

At Mercer Advisors, we operate as a unified team. Get to know the teammates Alan counts on — and how they work together to support you.
Brittany Starnes

Brittany Starnes

Sr. Client Service Specialist

What Alan Says

Brittany is the foundation of my team. She handles client servicing in a friendly, fast, and efficient manner. I value her contributions greatly.

Bryan Strike

Bryan Strike

Director, Financial Planning

What Alan Says

Bryan is a veritable plethora of financial information. When I need an answer to a client’s financial planning question that is out of left field, he’s always there with an answer.

Donald Calcagni

Donald Calcagni

Chief Investment Officer

What Alan Says

I can sleep at night knowing Don and his team have built and manage an investment portfolio that is evidence based, process oriented, and disciplined. This serves the best interest of our clients.

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