TODD A. SANFORD

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CRD#: 1161685

Professional summary

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TODD ARTHUR SANFORD, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

TODD is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. TODD had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Biography

Todd engages deeply with clients, befriending many of them and inspiring a level of trust that goes beyond a typical professional relationship. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors in 2022, Todd founded Sanford Financial in March of 2000. Todd is a 1983 graduate of WMU and has held the CFP® certification since 1991. He became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional to help others establish a better quality of life, and his long-standing motto is: “It is not about you in life. Serving others allows for immensely rewarding experiences and fulfillment from those efforts.” Todd loves people and gets energy from their joys, sorrows, successes, stories, and milestones in life.

In his spare time, Todd enjoys playing tennis, skiing, reading biographies, various forms of art, antique cars, and many activities involving his deep Christian faith.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Retirement Planning

Estate Planning

Insurance Planning

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Budgeting

Investment Planning

What is your minimum asset requirement?

250K

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

CRD#: 6694

PORTAGE, MI

Past

September 2, 1988 - August 8, 1989

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

ATLANTA, GA

Past

September 25, 1985 - October 4, 1988

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

CRD#: 173

Past

July 11, 1984 - October 21, 1985

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

Past

August 23, 1983 - June 18, 1984

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202

Mailing Address

Phone number

(888) 885-8101

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER ADVISORS ADV 2A 12/24/2025 (12/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/31/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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TODD A. SANFORD

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

SANFORD ADVISORY

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/25/1983

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/15/1984

Series 6

Date: 8/22/1983

Series 51

Date: 7/14/2005

Series 24

Date: 9/18/2001

Current Firm

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

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