Mercer Advisors Brings Gün Keresteci from McKinsey to Lead as CFO

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its financial leadership, Mercer Advisors has named Gün Keresteci as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Michael Henry, who transitions to the role of Vice President of M&A Finance. Henry had served as CFO since 2020.

Dave Welling, CEO of Mercer Advisors, emphasized the significance of Keresteci’s appointment, highlighting his extensive multi-disciplinary experience and leadership caliber. Welling emphasized Mercer Advisors’ commitment to establishing itself as the foremost fiduciary financial advisory firm.

Keresteci brings to Mercer Advisors an impressive background, having spent the last 11 years at McKinsey in various finance capacities. His tenure at McKinsey overlapped with Daniel Gourvitch, Mercer’s president. Prior to his time at McKinsey, Keresteci held private equity roles at Alliance Bernstein, Marathon Asset Management, and Lightyear Capital.

Mercer Advisors, a leading registered investment advisor with $56 billion in assets under management, has been strategically expanding its executive team to support its M&A partner development and integration efforts, aiming to drive inorganic growth.

Over the past year, Mercer Advisors has augmented its team with over 260 professionals, excluding those who joined through acquisitions during that period. For Mercer Advisors, tapping into Keresteci’s expertise signals a commitment to driving financial performance and positioning the firm for sustained growth and innovation in the competitive financial advisory landscape.

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