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Jessica Lester

Advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

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Firm

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Location

Four Oaks, NC

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

Client services

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

Fee options

Fixed

Wellthy health care concierge service after initial 6 months costs $450 per care project (charged directly to client account)

Percentage
Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 (for Wellthy health care concierge services eligibility) Minimum fee: As of January 1, 2026, minimum fees for Guided Investing, Wealth Path, and Custom Wealth service levels have increased (specific amounts not stated) Fee-only: Financial planning or consulting fees are negotiable and may be charged separately; tax preparation fees charged by affiliated tax specialists (Mercer Advisors Tax Solutions, LLC) with separate agreements

Work history

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2025 - Present (1 year)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2019 - 2025 (6 years)

Homemaker

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Wells Fargo

2015 - 2019 (4 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Brian J

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Four Oaks, NC

Fidelity

Brian Jernigan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked at State Employees' Credit Union from 2013 to 2021, advancing from Financial Services Representative to Senior Financial Services Officer II. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Brian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 professional. He focuses on client collaboration and education to develop personalized financial plans tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional career, Brian enjoys camping, outdoor adventures, parenthood, scuba diving, and traveling.

Wealth management

Tyler C

Series 66

Smithfield, NC

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner

Robbie M

Series 66

Dunn, NC

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Military & Veterans

Mark H

Series 66

Benson, NC

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management

Dwight C

CFP®, Series 66

Raleigh, NC

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner

Tracy H

Series 66

Smithfield, NC

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning
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