Meet Mariah
Mariah is a Wealth Strategist based in Santa Barbara, California. She joined Mercer Advisors in 2022 as a member of the tax team. After four years serving Mercer Advisor clients through tax preparation and planning, she brought her tax expertise to the wealth strategist team to assist with financial planning. Mariah began her career as an internal accountant in the craft beer industry and, after receiving her certified public accountant license, transitioned to public accounting for several years. Mariah earned a B.A. degree in economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz and an M.S. degree in accounting at California State University, East Bay.
Her working style
Mariah is detail-oriented and enjoys collaborating behind the scenes to bring tailored solutions to clients. She is dedicated to building long-term relationships with clients, taking the time to understand each person’s distinct goals and circumstances. Mariah approaches every client relationship with patience, empathy, and a commitment to clear communication.
Mariah in real life
What keeps you busy outside of work?
I spend a lot of time with my dog, who keeps me busy. I enjoy exploring thrift stores in different towns and spending time with my family.
Favorite thing about where you live?
I live in Santa Barbara, CA, and I love the sunshine and being close to the ocean.
What’s one thing you are surprisingly good at?
Listening!
Meet Mariah ’s Teammates
Rouba Khzam
Sr. Tax Associate
What Mariah Says
I value working with Rouba. She is incredibly knowledgeable, consistently reliable, and always willing to step in and support the team. She brings a calm, down-to-earth presence, and I know I can count on her to help navigate complex situations with clarity and confidence.
Heather Carthy
Tax Manager
What Mariah Says
Heather creates a positive and supportive environment, and she is always approachable and easy to work with. Her encouragement and steady leadership make her a great teammate, and I truly value her support.
Pia Wolfe
Tax Associate
What Mariah Says
Pia brings strong curiosity and a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to her work. She is excellent at asking the right questions and digging into the details to fully understand complex situations. She has quickly become a trusted and well-liked collaborator. She brings real ambition, grit, and a strong team-first mindset.
Tamara Ballensky
Tax Manager
What Mariah Says
Tamara brings strong technical expertise and a clear, thoughtful approach to complex work. She has a great ability to break down complicated situations into clear, understandable insights. She is calm and grounded and a hard worker, and I truly value her willingness to teach and support the team with a client-first perspective.
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