Mercer Advisors Acquires SD Financial Pathways, LLC

Mercer Advisors Acquires Sanford Advisory Services, LLC

May 4, 2022

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. has acquired Sanford Advisory Services, LLC, a Portage, Michigan-based wealth management firm managing approximately $1.1 billion in AUM/A and serving about 1,100 clients. The Sanford team of ten professionals, including founders Todd Sanford, Scott Williams and Brent Kerstetter, will join Mercer as the firm expands its Central U.S. presence.

Mercer Advisors Acquires Waypoint Capital Advisors

November 12, 2024

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors (Mercer Advisors) has acquired Waypoint Capital Advisors, a Minneapolis-based investment advisory and financial planning firm that manages nearly $1 billion in client assets for ultra-high-net-worth families. The deal brings Waypoint's 12 professionals into Mercer and is intended to deepen Mercer’s multi-family office and UHNW capabilities while expanding its Minneapolis footprint.

Mission Wealth Acquires RightPath Investments & Financial Planning

February 19, 2026

Wealth Management

Mission Wealth has merged with RightPath Investments & Financial Planning, a Colorado-based independent, fee-only wealth advisory firm founded by Steven R. Smith. As part of the integration Smith will join Mission Wealth as a Special Advisor and Megan Nuttelman will join as a Wealth Advisor; the deal expands Mission Wealth's footprint in Colorado and strengthens its retirement planning capabilities.

Mercer Advisors Acquires Jordan Financial Strategies, LLC

September 7, 2022

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. (Mercer Advisors) has acquired Jordan Financial Strategies, LLC, a Denver-based wealth management firm with approximately $120 million in AUM. Founder Kristy R. Jordan and her team will join Mercer as part of a succession plan, strengthening Mercer's Denver presence and expanding client services through Mercer’s broader wealth management and family office capabilities.

Allworth Financial Acquires Pathways Financial Partners

October 27, 2020

Financial Services

Allworth Financial has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pathways Financial Partners of Tucson, Arizona. The deal adds roughly $158 million of assets under management to Allworth, bringing the firm's total AUM to over $9.5 billion and expands Allworth's presence into Arizona; the transaction is expected to close prior to year-end.

Mercer Advisors Acquires Brighton Financial Planning (Middleton Financial Management, LLC)

December 6, 2023

Financial Services

Mercer Global Advisors (Mercer Advisors) has acquired Middleton Financial Management, LLC, doing business as Brighton Financial Planning, a fee-only RIA with approximately $90 million of AUM and operations in New Jersey and South Carolina. The deal brings Brighton's team and clients into Mercer’s national platform to provide scale, middle- and back-office support, and additional estate and tax services while allowing founder John P. Middleton to focus on client service.