Meet Chris
Chris is a Wealth Advisor based in Boulder, Colorado. He joined Mercer Advisors in 2019 through the acquisition of Confluence Financial Advisors where he was a Financial Planning Associate and worked closely with the lead advisors and their clients. Chris began his career in the financial services industry after graduating magna cum laude from Creighton University with a B.S. degree in finance and a specialty in personal financial planning. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.
Chris’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, Chris has focused experience in these areas:
- Planning for retirement, from high-earning years to long-term income strategies
- Helping new families shift financial priorities while building a strong foundation for the future
- Guiding clients through living in retirement with steady income and smart planning
- Complexities of inherited wealth, from taxes to legacy
- Relocating in retirement with a clear financial strategy
His working style
Chris approaches every client relationship with a deep sense of purpose and attentiveness. He sees financial planning as a transformative journey; one that begins with listening, understanding, and uncovering what truly matters to each individual. Guided by empathy and a genuine curiosity about his clients’ lives, Chris crafts tailored planning solutions that reflect each client’s values, ambitions, and personal stories.
Chris in real life
What keeps you busy outside of work?
Family is the most important thing in my life. Most of my free time is spent with them. In addition, I love traveling, visiting new places, and enjoying all things the Colorado outdoors has to offer.
What’s one thing you are surprisingly good at?
At the Murphy household, we spend much of our time playing cards and board games together. My favorites, and ones I’m quite good at, are chess and cribbage.
Any words you try to live by?
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Chris’s snapshots
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