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BRIAN JOHN NORRIS

Brian John Norris

CFP®
Wealth Advisor·MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS
Spokane, WA
·CRD# 1837607·38 years experience

Professional Summary

BRIAN JOHN NORRIS, CFP®, who also goes by Brian J Norris, is a registered financial advisor currently at MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. located in Spokane, Washington. BRIAN is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. BRIAN has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Biography

Brian has more than 30 years of experience in wealth management, working with individuals and families to help build, preserve, and efficiently transfer their wealth. Brian has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2014, and obtained the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor certification as well. Brian graduated from Washington State University with a degree in finance in 1986. He is a graduate of the Northwest Intermediate Banking School and the Western Agricultural Banking School. Brian...

Other Aliases

Brian J Norris

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2014

Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.·CRD# 147363
RIA
201 West North River Drive Suite 380, Spokane, WA 99201
March 31, 2021 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
RIA
Spokane, WA
June 25, 2019 - March 23, 2021
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
BD
Spokane, WA
June 25, 2019 - March 23, 2021
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Spokane, WA
December 24, 2014 - December 31, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
St. Louis, MO
December 24, 2014 - December 31, 2016
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
Spokane, WA
April 23, 2014 - November 17, 2014
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Spokane, WA
April 23, 2014 - November 17, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Spokane, WA
January 3, 2011 - April 22, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Spokane, WA
January 3, 2011 - April 22, 2014
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Spokane, WA
March 19, 2007 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
Spokane, WA
November 6, 2006 - January 3, 2011
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
July 20, 1988 - November 1, 1988
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
July 20, 1988 - November 1, 1988

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Current Firm

MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/30/2008 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202

Phone Number

(888) 885-8101

# of Employees

1,429

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC FORM ADV PART 2A 03 30 2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

116,310

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$84,396,892,590

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/24/2026Cover PageReport
10/29/2025Cover PageReport
07/31/2024Cover PageReport
09/28/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

(1)RENTAL PROPERTY; INV-RELATED; SPOKANE, WA; 100% OWNERSHIP; START: 07/01/1992; HOURS: 3 PER MONTH - 0 DURING TRADING; DUTIES: LANDLORD
(2)Owner and landlord of a residential rental property (Cedar Street) in Spokane, WA since 08/01/1990. Devotes 1 hour a month (0 hours during trading hours) to finding and screening tenants, paying monthly expenses, and making improvements. Receives compensation from owning and managing the property. The activity is not investment related.
(3)Owner and landlord of a residential rental property (Oak Street) in Spokane, WA since 05/01/2006. Devotes 1 hour a month (0 hours during trading hours) to finding and screening tenants, paying monthly expenses, and making improvements. Receives compensation from owning and managing the property. The activity is not investment related.
(4)Owner and landlord of a residential rental property (Lindeke Street) in Spokane, WA since 04/04/2011. Devotes 1 hour a month (0 hours during trading hours) to finding and screening tenants, paying monthly expenses, and making improvements. Receives compensation from owning and managing the property. The activity is not investment related.
(5)Owner and landlord of a residential rental property (Decatur Avenue) in Spokane, WA since 05/07/2012. Devotes 1 hour a month (0 hours during trading hours) to finding and screening tenants, paying monthly expenses, and making improvements. Receives compensation from owning and managing the property. The activity is not investment related.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Idaho
(2/22/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/23/2023)
IAR
Washington
(3/31/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2019About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2024About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Dec 2016About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2006About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

MG

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. — Registered Investment Advisory firm

Version Date: Tue, Jul 09, 2024

Mercer Global Advisors Inc. (“Mercer Advisors”), is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We feel itisimportant for you to understand how advisory and brokerage services and fees differ in orderto determine which type of account is right for you. There are free and simple tools available to research firms and financial professionals at www. investor.gov/CRS which also provides educational materials aboutinvestment advisers, broker-dealersand investing.

As an SEC registered investment adviser, Mercer Advisors offers its investment advisory services to retail investors for an ongoing asset-based fee on the value of cash and investments in your account. Our standard advisory services can include Financial Planning, Investment Management, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, and Trust Administration services. If you engage for services with our firm, we’ll meet with you to understand your current financial situation, existing resources, goals, and risk tolerance. Based on what we learn, we’ll recommend a portfolio of investments that is regularly monitored (at least annually), and if necessary, rebalanced to meet your changing needs, stated goals and objectives.

Our accounts are managed on a discretionary basis which means we don’t need to call you when buying or selling in your account. You will sign an investment management agreement giving us this authority. This agreement will remain in place until you or we terminate the relationship. Mercer Advisors also has a limited number of non-discretionary accounts where the client makes the ultimate decision regarding the purchase or sale of investments. Additional information about our advisory services is located in Item 4 of our Firm Brochure.


Questions to ask your Professional:

  • Given my financial situation, should I choose an investment advisory service? Why or why not?
  • How will you choose investments to recommend to me?
  • What is your relevant experience, including your licenses, education and other qualifications? What do those qualifications mean?

Fees and costs affect the value of your account over time. Please ask your adviser to give you personalized information on the fees and costs that you will pay. You will be charged an ongoing fee that is calculated monthly based on the value of the investments in your account. Our fees will vary depending on the value of the investments in your account (including cash balances) and the service level you choose. Depending on the amount of assets we manage for you and the level of additional services you elect to have us perform, the minimum fees for ourservices will vary. Mercer Advisors charges a minimum annual management fee of $800 for our investment management only service. In addition to investment management, additional services such as financial planning and estate planning are available with a minimum annual fee of $4,000 and a minimum annual management fee of $75,000 for ultra-high net worth clients. Our fees vary and are negotiable and will vary from client to client. Regis is a Mercer Advisors ultra-high net worth service offering for clients with $25 million or more of investible assets with Mercer Advisors. Higher minimum fees will apply.

Our incentive is to increase the value of your account over time which will increase our fees over time. The monthly fees will be automatically deducted from your account. You will pay fees and costs whether you make or lose money on your investments. Fees and costs will reduce any amount of money you make on your investments over time. Please make sure you understand what fees and costs you are paying.

The broker-dealer (custodian) that holds your assets can charge you a transaction fee when we buy or sell an investment for you. The broker-dealer’s transaction fees are in addition to our advisory fee for our investment advisory service. You could also pay charges imposed by the broker-dealer holding your accounts for certain investments and maintaining your account. Some investments, such as mutual funds and exchange traded funds charge additional fees that will reduce the value of your investments over time.

Some firms Mercer Advisors has acquired utilize a fee structure that combines both management and some or all of the transaction fees charged by the third-party broker-dealer (custodian). This is known as a “wrap fee”. Except for the continuation of the wrap fee arrangement for affected clients for a period post-acquisition, Mercer Advisor does not offer wrap fee programs to its clients. At some point after becoming a Mercer client, Mercer anticipates the wrap fee program clients will be transitioned to an appropriate Mercer Advisors investment offering at no higher fee than charged under the wrap program, unless additional services will be provided.

Additional information about our fees is located in Item 5 of our Firm Brochure.


Questions to ask your Professional:

  • Help me understand how these fees and costs will affect my investments.
  • If I give you $10,000 to invest, how much will go to fees and costs and how much will be invested for me?

When we act as your investment adviser, we have to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time, the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. Conflicts may arise when financial professionals recommend insurance to clients where the financial professionals have an insurance license or the selection of custodians due to our participation in referral services with the custodians we utilize. You should understand and ask us about these conflicts because they can affect the investment advice, we provide you. Additional information about our conflicts of interest can be found in Item 11 of our Firm Brochure. Here are some examples to help you understand what this means.

The firm’s revenue is derived from the advisory fees we collect from your accounts each month. Mercer Advisors receives no compensation from any fund manager or other third-party for the investments that it selects for client accounts. Mercer Advisors also offers affiliated private investment funds to qualifying clients, which funds are managed by Mercer Advisors’ affiliated SEC registered investment adviser.

Some of our firm’s financial professionals are registered representatives of either affiliated or unaffiliated broker-dealers and can offer you brokerage services through the broker-dealers or advisory services through our firm. Brokerage and advisory services are different, and the fees our firm and the broker-dealer charge for those services are different. Registered representatives receive transaction-based commission compensation each time they buy or sell a security in a brokerage account. As a result, they have an incentive to make transactions to increase their compensation.

Mercer Advisors Insurance Services, LLC (MAIS) is an affiliated company which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercer Advisors Inc. MAIS has entered into referral agreements with Howard Insurance Agency, Inc. (Howard), AgencyONE, Lion Street Private Client Group, IAMS, or Hub International who will provide necessary services relative to the placement and servicing of the insurance products. MAIS and Howard Insurance Agency, AgencyONE, Lion Street Private Client Group, IAMS, or HUB International will be listed as “co-agents” on the policies. While Mercer Advisors does not receive a referral fee, MAIS and the referral firms each receives a percentage of the commission revenue. The receipt of insurance commissions is in addition to any advisory fees charged by Mercer Advisors. This practice presents a conflict of interest as certain Mercer Advisors employees are officers of MAIS and MAIS is an affiliate of Mercer Advisors.

Some of our firm’s employees provide tax preparation, consulting, or estate planning services. These services are independent of Mercer Advisors’ investment advisory services and are governed under separate engagement agreements. As disclosed on its Brochure Mercer, in its discretion, can be engaged to provide divorce planning consulting services per the terms and conditions of a separate agreement and fee (the fee arrangement to be disclosed in the agreement).


Questions to ask your Professional:

  • How might your conflicts of interest affect me, and how will you address them?

Our financial professionals are employees of the firm and are paid a fixed monthly salary. They also receive bonuses related to meeting certain criteria including revenue retention, providing additional services to clients, and bringing in new client assets. Some financial professionals receive stock options. Mercer Advisors has a limited number of financial professionals licensed to provide brokerage services and receive different types of compensation when providing different types of services. When providing brokerage services, our financial professionals, in their separate capacity, are paid commissions based on the amount of securities clients buy and sell. This means your financial professional has an incentive to recommend certain products based on the compensation he or she will receive and encourage you to buy and sell assets.

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