Gün Keresteci to Replace Current CFO of Mercer Global Advisors Michael Henry

RIA Mercer Global Advisors has appointed Gün Keresteci as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Michael Henry, who transitions to a full-time role within the RIA’s M&A team. Keresteci brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as McKinsey & Co.’s global head of finance.

Under Henry’s leadership, the RIA’s M&A team completed over 12 acquisitions last year and recently welcomed five new executives: Andy Burgess, Greg Mayes, Jay Robertson, Stacey Orff, and Jeff Dadamo, who joined from prominent financial firms such as Fidelity, LPL Financial, Charles Schwab, DeVoe & Company, and Dimensional Fund Advisors, respectively.

Keresteci’s professional background spans over 20 years at McKinsey, as well as a decade in private equity, investment management, and banking, with notable roles at AllianceBernstein, Lightyear Capital, and Turk Merchant Bank.

Based in Denver, Mercer Advisors boasts a network of 1,060 employees managing approximately $56 billion in assets. The firm experienced significant growth last year, welcoming over 260 professionals and expanding its footprint to over 80 locations nationwide. Mercer Advisors is majority-owned by Oak Hill Capital, Genstar Capital, and Altas Partners.

President Daniel Gourvitch commended Keresteci’s finance leadership, citing their previous collaboration at McKinsey and expressing excitement about partnering with him once again. Keresteci’s appointment reflects Mercer Advisors’ commitment to fostering top-tier talent and driving continued success in the RIA space.

CEO Dave Welling expressed confidence in Keresteci’s appointment, citing his extensive experience and leadership at McKinsey. He emphasized Keresteci’s valuable insights and operational expertise, which align with Mercer Advisors’ commitment to becoming a premier fiduciary financial advisory firm.

In his statement, Keresteci expressed his enthusiasm for joining Mercer Advisors, highlighting the firm’s differentiated offering and collaborative approach. He echoed Mercer Advisors’ dedication to the ‘one team’ vision, emphasizing the benefits of a unified firm culture for clients and employees alike.

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