ALAN D. THOMSON

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CRD#: 3020755

Professional summary

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ALAN DALTON THOMSON, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

ALAN is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. ALAN had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

Biography

For the past 25 years, Alan has provided wealth management services to a diverse group of clients. From retirees to mid-career professionals to young families at the start of their financial lifecycles, he meets clients where they are and provides the type of coaching and guidance that they need. He is grateful to serve a wonderful group of clients who find value in thoughtful, strategic, financial counsel. Through the years, he has been honored to have served individuals who are exceptionally good at what they do, from business executives, surgeons and management consultants to diligent lifetime savers. Alan graduated from Davidson College in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a lifelong love of learning, pick-up basketball and his wife, Dayna – not in that order. Dayna and Alan reside in Johns Creek with their three children and three dogs.

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Retirement Planning

Estate Planning

Insurance Planning

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Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

CRD#: 7691

ALPHARETTA, GA

Past

March 8, 2005 - August 29, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

ALPHARETTA, GA

Past

March 28, 2003 - March 4, 2005

RONALD BLUE & CO., LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104605

ATLANTA, GA

Past

March 21, 1998 - July 8, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

March 21, 1998 - July 8, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/28/2005

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/27/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/18/2005

General Securities Representative 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 GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. ADV PART 2A AUGUST 21 2025 (8/21/2025)

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
12/07/2022	Cover Page	Report

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ALAN D. THOMSON

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

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MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RONALD BLUE & CO., LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 4/28/2005

Series 65

Date: 3/27/1998

Series 7

Date: 4/18/2005

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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