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How SECURE 2.0 Is Reshaping Your Retirement Savings Options

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 introduced significant updates to retirement savings rules — automatic enrollment, emergency savings accounts, and enhanced catch-up contribution limits — that can meaningfully change how you plan for the future.

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What Clients Ask Article

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Advisor

Discover the essential questions to ask when choosing a financial advisor — covering fiduciary duty, compensation models, and team approach.

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Retirement Article

The DINK Financial Advantage: Building Wealth Together

Dual income, no kids (DINK) couples have a rare financial window. From backdoor Roth IRAs to early retirement, discover strategies to help protect and grow your wealth.

Financial Planning Article

Expecting a Baby? What To Know Now

New parents can build a stronger financial foundation with Trump Accounts, 529 plans, insurance, adoption credits, and estate planning basics.

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Retirement Article

Smart Strategies to Retire Early: Beyond the FIRE Movement

Learn how you could retire early with the Retire Sooner method. Discover why financial independence goes beyond the FIRE movement’s extreme frugality.

Investment Management Article

Bond Investing Basics: What Every Investor Should Know

Explore our quick explanation of the bond market. Understand how bond yields, prices, and interest rates can impact your investments and comprehensive financial plan.

What Clients Ask Article

Why One Team Can Simplify Your Financial Life

Mercer Advisors brings wealth planning, investment management, taxes, estate, and retirement under one coordinated team for integrated and aligned financial outcomes.

Investment Management Guide

Post-IPO Lockup Playbook: Sell Smart, Minimize Taxes, Protect Your Gains

Your IPO lockup expiration is just the beginning. With a multi-year strategy and expert advice you can turn uncertainty into lasting value.

Women & Wealth Article

Financial Independence for Women: A Long-Term Plan

A Women & Wealth outline to financial independence, covering planning, investing, retirement, tax, and estate strategies to build confidence at every stage of life. 

Tax Planning Guide

The Real Estate Agent’s Smart Tax and Retirement Playbook

Understanding your options and making confident decisions can help you build long-term wealth and reduce your tax burden.

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Retirement Article

Making a Backdoor or Mega Backdoor Roth Contribution in 2026

If you’ve outgrown the direct Roth IRA due to income limits, consider the backdoor and mega backdoor Roth strategies.

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Financial Planning Article

What Is an RIA? What Investors Should Know

Learn what a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is, how RIAs are regulated, how they differ from financial advisors, and the benefits of working with a fiduciary advisor.

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Financial Planning Article

The 7 Most Common Wealth Management Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them

Learn the seven most common wealth management mistakes and how a fiduciary advisor can help align investing, tax strategies, retirement income, and estate planning.

FAQs
Retirement FAQ

What is the SECURE 2.0 Act and how does it affect my retirement plan?

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Retirement FAQ

Should I opt out of automatic enrollment if my employer signs me up for a new 401k?

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Retirement FAQ

What is a pension-linked emergency savings account (PLESA)?

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Retirement FAQ

Should I take advantage of the age 60-63 super catch-up contributions if my plan offers them?

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Retirement FAQ

How do I find out if my employer offers a PLESA or the age 60-63 super catch-up contribution?

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Retirement FAQ

Where can I get personalized guidance on how SECURE 2.0 changes affect my retirement savings?

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Retirement FAQ

What’s the difference between a regular catch-up contribution and the new super catch-up for ages 60-63?

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Retirement FAQ

How does a PLESA compare to simply taking a hardship withdrawal from my 401k?

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Further Learning

Retirement Article

Catch-Up Contributions 2026: What’s New for Savers

SECURE 2.0 catch-up rules are in effect for 2026. New limits, a higher Roth threshold, and final IRS guidance change how older savers should plan.

Retirement Article

Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Your 2026 Medicare Options

Understand your 2026 Medicare choices, and compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage on cost, coverage, networks, and enrollment to make an informed decision.

Retirement Article

Connecting the Dots on Your Retirement Plan

Learn how a structured three-part approach to retirement income planning can help you protect the wealth you’ve built and achieve financial independence.

Financial Planning Guide

The Inheritance and Sudden Wealth Playbook: First 90 Days + 12 Months

When you inherit a significant amount of wealth, the decisions you make in the first year can define outcomes for decades. Here’s your step-by-step playbook.

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