Steven J. Deceuninck

Meet Steven

Steve is a Wealth Advisor based in Livonia, Michigan. He joined Mercer Advisors in 2020 through the acquisition of SD Financial Pathways which he built and ran since 2013. Prior, he was a partner at a wealth management boutique firm, where he served as CIO, CCO, COO, and advisor over several years. Steve earned a B.S. degree from Michigan State University and a M.S. degree in finance from Walsh College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Fund Specialist™.

Steven’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, Steven has focused experience in these areas:

Planning for retirement, from high-earning years to long-term income strategies
Multi-generational planning that aligns with your values and minimizes tax impact
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
Evaluating voluntary retirement programs with strategies that turn offers into opportunities

His working style

Steve is passionate about educating people and helping them achieve financial security. He finds joy in assisting those who may not have anyone they trust to navigate the complex financial system. Steve considers his life and client experiences as critical to his role as a wealth advisor, blending book knowledge and financial topics with real-world experience.