Emily Paulus

Service Operations Associate

My goal is to keep things simple for you.

Meet Emily

Emily is a Service Operations Associate based in Columbus, Ohio. She joined Mercer Advisors in 2026 through the acquisition of NorthAvenue Financial Advocates, where she served for four years. Emily earned a B.S. in hospitality management from The Ohio State University. She finds motivation in building client relationships and keeping things easy for her clients.

Her working style

Emily is dedicated to delivering a white-glove client experience through transparency, responsiveness, and hands-on support.

Emily in real life

What keeps you busy outside of work?

I spend most of my time with my husband and kids. I also enjoy cooking and baking.

Favorite thing about where you live?

I love the great parks and library systems in Columbus.

Any words you try to live by?

Progress over perfection. I like to focus on improving small things.

Meet Emily’s Teammates

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

Tracy Friedel

Service Operations Associate

What Emily Says

Tracy is very knowledgeable, and I enjoy going to her with all my questions.

Trista Hill

Trista Hill

Relationship Manager

What Emily Says

Trista is kind and calm in every situation. She is the definition of a joy to work with.

Ready to learn more?

Mercer Advisors Team