Meet Dave

Dave is a Managing Director overseeing the Southern California advisory teams and a Senior Wealth Advisor in the Regis Group, working with ultra-high-net-worth clients. He strives to deliver comfort and confidence to individuals and families by educating clients on the complexity of financial planning and creating simplicity in their busy lives.

Dave has more than two decades of experience working with complex finances. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant®, Chartered Life Underwriter®, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Accredited Estate Planner®, and Financial Behavior Specialist® designations. Dave earned his MBA with an emphasis in financial psychology and behavioral finance from Creighton University and has a master’s degree in financial planning (MSFS) from the American College of Financial Services. He is also an adjunct professor at California State University-Fullerton in the finance department.

Dave’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, Dave has focused experience in these areas:

Multi-generational planning that aligns with your values and minimizes tax impact
Complexities of inherited wealth, from taxes to legacy
Concentrated stock positions that require strategic diversification and tax efficiency
For corporate executives, guidance on equity comp, concentrated stock, and evolving financial complexity
Designing financial plans for artists and entertainers navigating complexity and career shifts

His working style

Dave is known for his ability to bring clarity to complex decision making processes. By prioritizing education, he helps clients gain understanding, which empowers trust and collaboration.

Dave in real life

What keeps you busy outside of work?

I love spending time with my wife and our two daughters. Watching my daughters play volleyball, trying new restaurants, exercising, and playing guitar fill my time.

How do you give back?

I currently sit on the Board of Directors for Feeding Matters, a national non-profit focused on Pediatric Feeding Disorders. I also teach Financial Planning at Cal State Fullerton.

Favorite thing about where you live?

I was born at the same hospital as my wife (and my kids). Being an Orange County native gives me a strong sense of connection to the local community. From the beaches to hiking trails, Orange County offers an amazing lifestyle.

Dave’s snapshots

Career highlights

Joined Mercer Advisors in 2016
Oversees the Southern California wealth advisory teams
Recognized in 2025 by Forbes as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor (CA)
Serves as an Adjunct Professor of Finance for California State University, Fullerton
Spent 11 years at John Hancock Financial Network

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Education

B.S. in Business Administration, Chapman University
M.S. in Finance, The American College of Financial Services
MBA, Creighton University — Graduate Certificate, Financial Psychology, Creighton University

Office locations

Indian Wells

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Newport Beach

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Woodland Hills, LA-Century City

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San Diego, San Diego – Sorrento Valley

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