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Chad Stauffer

Advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

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Location

Stevens, PA

Credentials

CFA®, Series 65

Industry experience

3 years

About

Chad Stauffer is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at RKL Private Wealth and Ambassador Advisors LLC/Faithward Capital. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he was involved with Senior Wellness Services LLC for six years. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and offers a range of implementation options alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Client services

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops
Trust services, estate planning, consultation

Expertise

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Women Professionals Established Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Additional or extraordinary services fees may be charged separately; estate planning document preparation via ASLG may incur additional fees

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.30% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00%

Project-based

Financial planning-only services invoiced quarterly in advance; fees vary depending on complexity; tax preparation services available at negotiated rates

Other

Account minimum: $1,200 annually for Guided Investing; $6,000 for Wealth Path; $15,000 for Custom Wealth; $75,000 for Ascend Group; $150,000 for Regis ultra-high net worth service offering Minimum fee: Guided Investing: $1,200 annually; Wealth Path: $6,000; Custom Wealth: $15,000; Ascend Group: $75,000; Regis: $150,000 minimum annual advisory fee

Location

Stevens, PA

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2025 - Present (1 year)

RKL Private Wealth

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

Ambassador Advisors LLC/ Faithward Capital

2022 - 2023 (1 year)

Senior Wellness Services LLC

2016 - 2022 (6 years)

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