Hockessin, DE Office

Susan Lehnerd is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2023 and previously spent nine years at Mallard Financial Partners Inc. 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’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a range of implementation options.

Paul Baumbach is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mallard Financial Partners Inc., Julia Van Der Veur Trust, and the State of Delaware. He serves on the boards of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence and the ABC Parenting Institute, and also represents retired Delaware state police officers as a consultant to the Delaware State Troopers Association. 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 employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and a range of implementation options, along with financial planning, retirement consulting, tax planning, and estate coordination.

Rachel Roach is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., bringing one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes four years at Mallard Advisors, LLC and four years at the University of Delaware. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other strategies, while also providing specialized advisory and educational offerings.

Sean Heidig is a CFP® at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mallard Financial Partners and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of an online store selling customized products on Etsy. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to a diverse client base, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and utilizing a variety of implementation options including ETFs and separate accounts.

William Starnes IV is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 20 years with Mallard Advisors, LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other strategies.