Meet Melanie
Melanie is a Wealth Advisor based in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined Mercer Advisors in 2022 through the acquisition of Resource Planning Group where she was a Financial Advisor for two years. Melanie began her career in the financial services industry in 1996, with a focus on supporting women in transition. She also served as executive director of Women Renewed, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in transition, where she helped more than 200 women regain financial stability and independence. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional since 2006, Melanie earned a BBA degree in finance from Georgia State University.
Melanie’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, Melanie has focused experience in these areas:
- Planning for retirement, from high-earning years to long-term income strategies
- Life changes after the loss of a spouse, from estate transitions to long-term planning
- Guiding clients through living in retirement with steady income and smart planning
- Navigating the financial realities of chronic illness with long-term, adaptive strategies
- Helping single women manage wealth on their own terms, with strategies aligned to their lifestyle and priorities
Her working style
Melanie is known for her compassion and intentional approach to discovering what matters most to her clients. She loves building long-term, deep relationships with her clients by listening and collaborating on how best to help them accomplish their goals. Her clients know that if they need her, they can call her anytime, day or night, because life doesn’t just happen between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Melanie in real life
What keeps you busy outside of work?
My daughter and two German Shephards.
Any words you try to live by?
Today is a new day.
What makes you tick?
Helping people.
Meet Melanie’s Teammates
Andrew Medders
Partner
What Melanie Says
Andrew and I work together on complex investment strategies for clients who have concentrated positions.
Nathan Touchberry
Client Service Specialist
What Melanie Says
Nathan and I collaborate to accomplish service requests for clients, moving money, and answering client questions on administrative issues.
Tom Lacock
Tax Manager
What Melanie Says
Tom and I team up to help ensure our clients receive the right tax advice and strategies for their particular circumstances.
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