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3B Healthcare, Inc.

Pharmacist

Houston, TX · On-site

$55.75 - $66.75/hr

With a typical census of 600, we specialize in high-acuity care, ranking among the top three hospitals nationally for patient complexity. Our expertise encompasses advanced cardiac care ...

Hexion, Inc.

Reliability Engineer-US Remote (East)

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$97K - $123K/yr

Pull and review downtime, failure, and repeat-work data from each site to identify the top 3-5 bad ... Establish and maintain an asset criticality register across the plant network, ranking equipment by ...

Hexion

Reliability Engineer-US Remote (East)

Houston, TX · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Pull and review downtime, failure, and repeat-work data from each site to identify the top 3-5 bad ... Establish and maintain an asset criticality register across the plant network, ranking equipment by ...

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Senior Investment Strategist (Texas; Mountain or Pacific Time Zones)

Mercer Advisors

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Mercer Advisors rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients' best interests — always.*

Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

Job Summary: 

 The role is within the Investment Department's Portfolio Management Group (PMG). PMG is the client facing side of the Investment organization.  Investment Strategists support the firm's regional advisor teams and report to the Sr. Director, Investment Strategy.  

Investment Strategists provide thought leadership, portfolio construction, sales, and analytical support to local advisor teams.  Investment Strategists are the local representative of the firm's investment department and as such are expected to provide expert insight into the firm's investment philosophy, processes, and platform primarily to advisors and HNW clients. 

Essential Job Functions for Investment Strategists will include: 

  • Work in close partnership with clients' financial advisors to craft and deliver portfolio construction, asset location, vehicle selection, and other investment-related advice to a select group of assigned high net worth clients
  • Represent and provide expert insight into the firm's investment philosophy, processes, and platform to local advisor teams and HNW clients
  • Provide thought leadership, portfolio construction, service, and analytical support to local advisor teams
  • Ensure timely completion of annual portfolio reviews (including Reg 9s, if applicable) by local advisor teams, in accordance with the firm's compliance and investment department requirements
  • Engagement in industry associations, events and research to stay on top of trends and developments
  • Some travel required to build and manage relationships with regional offices and/or key client relationships 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

  • 10 years client facing wealth management experience preferred, ideally in an independent wealth management firm, RIA, or similar firm
  • MBA or CFA a plus
  • Familiarity with private market investments, alternative asset solutions and quantitative, factor-based investing a plus 
  • Strong quantitative skills preferred
  • Exceptional client communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to communicate effectively and frequently with multiple stakeholders working remotely across the United States
  • Strong team player with a commitment to collaboration and teamwork
  • Series 65 required, unless otherwise exempt due to attainment of other professional designations (CFA, CFP, etc.)  

Location: This position can be fully remote, but have preference for Texas, Mountain, or Pacific Time Zone.

Working Conditions:  Professional office environment. Working inside. Standing and sitting. Will be assigned to a workstation. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs. 

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 9/15/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications.  This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs. 

Base Pay Range
$150,000—$180,000 USD

Benefits:

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees.   Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:

  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life & AD Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
  • Kaiser Medical plans available in California
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
  • Two comprehensive Dental Plans
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
  • 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
  • Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
  • Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
  • Pet Insurance
  • Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Mercer Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Mercer Advisors participates in E-Verify and complies with federal employment eligibility verification requirements.

If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email PeopleTeam@merceradvisors.com. This inbox is for accommodation requests only.

For information about applicant rights, required employment notices, E-Verify participation, and state specific disclosures, please review our Applicant Notices and Employment Rights.

If you are a resident of California, learn more about Mercer's California Consumer Privacy Policy here.
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