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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMercer Advisors employees are 19% more likely to recommend Mercer Advisors as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at Mercer Advisors is rated below average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mercer Advisors employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Mercer Advisors’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Santa Barbara, CA. See below in detail how working at Mercer Advisors was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Mercer Advisors is rated D+
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Mercer Advisors ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 Mercer Advisors employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Remote capabilites were both positive and negative.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Hybrid work environment was both positive and negative.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Thoughtful. Strategic, Disciplined, and growth oriented.
Mercer Advisors Inc. is a total wealth management firm that provides fee-only comprehensive investment management, financial planning.
| Headquarter | 1801 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93018 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.merceradvisors.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1985 |
17 employees at Mercer Advisors have reviewed Mercer Advisors across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 17 Mercer Advisors employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Mercer Advisors are not very pleased with their total compensation at Mercer Advisors, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Mercer Advisors are not very pleased with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Mercer Advisors are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Mercer Advisors believe the environment at Mercer Advisors is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mercer Advisors is comfortably fast. About 40% of the employees at Mercer Advisors work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Mercer Advisors are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Santa Barbara, CA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Santa Barbara, CA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Mercer Advisors' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Mercer Advisors employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Dave’s approval rate is just above average, putting Dave in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Santa Barbara, CA. Dave Welling is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Mercer Advisors offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. With Dave’s leadership, Mercer Advisors employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Executive Team. Dave was rated slightly below average for Team.
The Mercer Advisors Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Dave Welling, Chief Operations Officer Loren Pierson, and CFO Deb Robles
Dave Welling CEO / President
Dave Welling serves as the CEO / President of Mercer Advisors.
Loren Pierson Chief Operations Officer
Loren Pierson serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Mercer Advisors. Loren started at Mercer Advisors in February... read more
Deb Robles CFO
Deb Robles serves as the CFO for Mercer Advisors. Deb started at Mercer Advisors in October of 1996. Deb is based in the... read more
Vijimeena Shanmugam Chief Technology Officer
Vijimeena Shanmugam serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Mercer Advisors. Vijimeena started at Mercer Advisors in... read more
Sandra Nesbit Managing Director
Sandra Nesbit serves as the Managing Director for Mercer Advisors. Sandra started at Mercer Advisors in March of 2018.... read more
Nicholas Semko Managing Director
Nicholas Semko serves as the Managing Director for Mercer Advisors. Nicholas started at Mercer Advisors in December of... read more
Brooke Bees Managing Director
Brooke Bees serves as the Managing Director for Mercer Advisors. Brooke started at Mercer Advisors in May of 2014.... read more
Jeff Kacal Managing Director
Jeff Kacal serves as the Managing Director for Mercer Advisors. Jeff started at Mercer Advisors in March of 2007. Jeff... read more
Vincent Gimarelli Managing Director
Vincent Gimarelli serves as the Managing Director for Mercer Advisors. Vincent started at Mercer Advisors in March of... read more
How much do people at Mercer Advisors get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mercer Advisors is $115,308, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,539, or $57 per hour.
At Mercer Advisors, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $271,487 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,181 annually. Average Mercer Advisors salaries by department include: Sales at $212,491, Marketing at $159,137, Operations at $94,128, and HR at $93,027. Half of Mercer Advisors salaries are above $119,539.
8 employees at Mercer Advisors rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 8 employees at Mercer Advisors rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $92k | $92k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $119k | $119k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $195k | $195k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $267k | $267k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $347k | $347k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Mercer Advisors across various culture dimensions.
Mercer Advisors' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Mercer Advisors' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Mercer Advisors address?
Mercer Advisors location is at 1801 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Who is the CEO of Mercer Advisors?
Mercer Advisors CEO is Dave Welling, their score by employees is 71
What is Mercer Advisors eNPS?
The eNPS for Mercer Advisors is 19
What is the salary for Project Manager in Mercer Advisors?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 104k
What are the salaries in the Product in Mercer Advisors?
The average salaries for Product in Mercer Advisors is 139k