Christopher Mercer has been an investment adviser representative at Lifeworks Advisors since April 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Christopher Mercer holds a Degree in Finance from DePaul University and a Financial planning program from Boston University.
Lifeworks Advisors, LLC is a Grand Rapids, MI firm with $967M under management, 1,814 clients and 40 advisers across 37 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Chris Mercer is Senior Advisor of Lifeworks Advisors, based in Glenview, Illinois. He has over 16 years of experience in financial services, specializing in advanced financial planning and investment management. He has worked with firms including Scottrade, TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab.
Christopher Mercer’s longest registration was 5 years at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC (2018–2023). Before joining Lifeworks Advisors in 2024, Christopher Mercer was registered through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade, Inc.
- Lifeworks Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsGlenview, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288255
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.– · 2 yearsNorthbrook, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5393
- TD Ameritrade, Inc.– · 4 yearsNorthbrook, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7870
- TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC– · 5 yearsNorthbrook, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111514
- Scottrade Investment Management– · 1 yearSaint Louis, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 169988
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christopher Mercer is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since April 2024.
- IllinoisSince 9 April 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 13 February 2017 |
| Series 10 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination | 14 July 2015 |
| Series 9 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination | 22 May 2015 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 3 October 2011 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 31 August 2011 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Christopher V Mercer
- CRD
- 5468825
- Firm
- Lifeworks Advisors · CRD 288255
- Office
- Glenview, IL
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- lifeworksadvisors.com
Where does Christopher Mercer work?
Christopher Mercer is an investment adviser representative registered through Lifeworks Advisors, LLC since April 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Christopher Mercer a financial advisor?
Yes. Christopher Mercer has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through Lifeworks Advisors since April 2024.
How many years of experience does Christopher Mercer have?
Christopher Mercer has 15 years in the financial industry, since August 2011, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Christopher Mercer passed?
Christopher Mercer has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2011. FINRA credited Christopher Mercer with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Christopher Mercer work before Lifeworks Advisors?
Before Lifeworks Advisors, Christopher Mercer was registered through TD Ameritrade, Inc., February 2018 to October 2022; TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, February 2018 to September 2023; Scottrade Investment Management, February 2017 to February 2018.
Where is Christopher Mercer based?
Christopher Mercer’s registered office is in Glenview, IL.
Is Christopher Mercer registered with FINRA?
No. Christopher Mercer has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Christopher Mercer’s record?
Search CRD 5468825 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christopher Mercer’s full registration record.
