Why Work at Mercer Advisors?
For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.
Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients’ best interests — always.*
Mercer Advisorsoffers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.
Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.
* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.
Job Summary:
At Mercer Advisors, we know that the first steps in a client’s journey are critical to building a lasting relationship. The Client Development Associate (CDA) plays a key role in guiding new clients from initial agreement to becoming an official client, ensuring their onboarding experience is seamless and exceptional. Acting as the bridge between the Regional Vice President (RVP) and the Wealth Management Team (WMT), the CDA manages all aspects of the onboarding process—from setting up accounts and processing paperwork to facilitating introductions and tracking initial assets. This role is designed for detail-oriented professionals who thrive on creating a positive first impression and delivering an outstanding client experience during this pivotal stage.
Essential Job Functionsfor this role include:
Onboarding new clients to Mercer Advisors efficiently and professionally to ensure better client retention.
Partner with the Regional Vice President (RVP) to manage new client onboarding from initial agreement to becoming an official client.
Execute the Three-Part New Client Onboarding Process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare, send, and process all required client paperwork and documentation.
Set up new clients across all Mercer systems and maintain accurate records.
Create and manage onboarding checklists to track progress and ensure completion of all steps.
Monitor custodian platforms to confirm account linking, funding, and transfers are completed promptly.
Proactively follow up with custodians to resolve issues and prevent delays in the onboarding process.
Facilitate smooth hand-off to the Wealth Management Team (WMT) by introducing the client and providing a completed onboarding checklist.
Drive Price Modification Requestprocess and ensure compliance documentation is delivered to clients.
Track and secure additional assets and opportunities during the first year of the client relationship, including running Fi360 attestations for new retirement assets.
Ensuring adherence to company standards
Other duties as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior financial services or related administrative support experience
Sales experience highly preferred.
Understanding of the financial services industry
Strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with high-level, busy professionals
Must work well in a team environment and present a positive and professional demeanor
Self-starter, active contributor and ability to listen to and deliver on client’s needs and expectations
Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters
Ability to occasionally travel (to both channel partner offices and prospects’)
Work Schedule:
This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs.
All roles classified as a non-exempt are required to record working time into the timekeeping system daily at the start and end of each workday plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.
Working Conditions:
This position may be in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace which is free of interruptions. Whether position is in a dedicated office space or home office workspace, basic technology needs will be provided to satisfy position requirements. Routinely sitting and standing for periods of time. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.
Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 5/7/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors’ incentive compensation programs.
Base PayRange
$80,000—$110,000 USD
Benefits:
Mercer Advisorsoffers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:
Company Paid BasicLife & AD&D Insurance
Company PaidShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental LifeShort-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three Cignamedical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Kaiser Medicalplans available in California
Health Savings Account(HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision InsurancePlan
Dependent Care Savings Accountfor child and dependent care.
14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee AssistancePlan
Family MedicalLeave
Paid Parental Leave(8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
Adoption Assistance ReimbursementProgram
Company Paid Concierge Servicesfor you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
Pet Insurance
Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
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