WILLIAM A. BERG
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CRD#: 1293270
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WILLIAM ARTHUR BERG, CFP® was a registered financial professional .
WILLIAM is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. WILLIAM had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
wberg@merceradvisors.com
503.419.3938
As a Senior Wealth Advisor, Bill manages client portfolios and assists clients in meeting their wealth management objectives. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, Bill directed research for a venture capital investment banking firm. He started his career as a corporate and securities attorney with Stoel Rives LLP. He went on to found Sigma Investment Management Company in Portland, Oregon in 1992. Bill received undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics from Stanford University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a CFA®. Bill sits on the board, executive committee, and investment committee of each of the Oregon Community Foundation and the Oregon Health & Science University Foundation, as well as on the investment committee of The Ford Family Foundation.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: A board member (since 2017), the treasurer (2018), and audit and investment committee member and chair (2004; 2012; 2018) of The Oregon Community Foundation, located at 1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205. Foundation funds charity throughout Oregon. As member and chair of the audit and investment committee, expresses opinions about matters considered by committee. Participates in board member activities, including approving grants and directing investments of the endowment. Devotes 10 hours a month (5 hours during trading hours) to Foundation activity and does not receive compensation. The activity is investment related. 2) THE FORD FAMILY FOUNDATION: Member of endowment investment committee of The Ford Family Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 1600 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR 97471, since 01/01/2018. Foundation funds charity in rural Oregon. As committee member, reviews investments and expresses opinions about matters considered by the committee. Devotes 3 hours a month (3 hours during trading hours) to this activity and receives reimbursements and compensation (stipend) for it. The activity is investment related. 3) ST MARY'S ACADEMY: Member of investment committee of St. Mary's Academy, a Catholic Girl's High School located at 1615 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, since 12/01/2017. As a member of the investment committee, expresses opinions about matters considered by committee and assists with investment of endowment. Devotes 1 hour a month (1 hour during trading hours) to this activity and does not receive compensation. The activity is investment related.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Past
December 19, 2018 - July 18, 2025
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 147363
Portland, OR
Past
November 4, 1992 - April 23, 2019
SIGMA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 104535
PORTLAND, OR
Past
May 23, 1989 - October 31, 1995
PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC
BD
CRD#: 5670
PORTLAND, OR
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271
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Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271
RIA
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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)
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 | ||
| 07/31/2024 | ||
| 09/28/2023 | ||
| 12/07/2022 |
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