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Jerome Zimmerer Jr.

Advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

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Location

Louisville, KY 40205

Credentials

CFP®, PFS™

Industry experience

22 years

About

Jerome Zimmerer Jr. is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously spent 25 years at D. Scott Neal, Inc. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management, using a variety of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

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

6440 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 201

Louisville, KY 40205

Most active in

Indiana · Kentucky · Texas

Work history

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2025 - Present (1 year)

D. Scott Neal, Inc.

2000 - 2025 (25 years)

Disclosures

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