Retirement solutions to meet the needs of employers and employees 

Mercer investments and retirement consulting: Who we help

Whether you’re an employer, institutional investor, nonprofit organization, financial intermediary or family office, Mercer investments and retirement consulting aims to help you develop an investment solutions strategy unique to your situation, as well as provide the service and support you need.

Defined benefit 

Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2022

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Defined contribution 

  • Defined contribution

    From governance to mitigating fiduciary risk, our defined contribution solutions help you generate better outcomes for your business and your employees. Click the link to learn more.
  • Governance and due diligence

    Employers are challenged to continually improve 401(k) plans, investment governance, deliver better outcomes, and encourage greater participation.
  • DC advisory services

    The right advice and guidance can fundamentally transform your investment decisions – and your plan. Get access to a full continuum of solutions with Mercer’s DC plan advisory services.
  • OCIO solutions

    Our bespoke investment solutions and OCIO service are designed to help you address risk and governance concerns, invest sustainably and diversify with alternatives.

Financial intermediaries

Not-for-profit & insurance

No one knows your industry and business better than you.  Our goal is to come to the table prepared to listen and engage with you so that we can bring the best advice and tools to apply to your unique situations, mission and priorities.
Marc Cordover

US Investments and Retirement Leader, Mercer

With an ever-evolving market landscape, investors face myriad challenges in reaching their financial goals. You can choose just the solutions you need from our established investment solutions platform to keep your investment objectives in focus and evolve your options as your needs change.

  • Research that helps drive potential performance: Asset allocation strategies and the right investments help investors reach their goals.
  • Governance that helps reduce risk: A strong governance foundation is critical to long term investment success.
  • Scale that helps enhance value:  Consider how an OCIO solution could help your organization.

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