Matt Mercer

Chief Operating Officer

Quad Cities

Phone:

(309) 797-4030

As the Chief Operating Officer here at TPC, my main areas of focus are with our people, processes, technology and compliance. That could be supporting our OPS staff and their daily workflow, onboarding and training on new technologies, updating our internal processes or any special projects happening within the company.
After graduating from St. Ambrose University with my B.A. in Theatre, I spent ten years working in Operations with multiple companies here in the Quad Cities Area. I am fortunate enough that these experiences have brought me to The Planning Center to work along some of the best this industry has to offer. My goal is to help build the best infrastructure possible so we can continue giving unparalleled service to our clients.

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” [Teddy Roosevelt]

After moving around the Southern US while growing up, I have found an outstanding home here in the Quad Cities with my wife Meredith. I’m not sure how I’ve come to love the Quad Cities so much. Maybe it’s the crisp fall air or QC sunsets. Maybe it’s crossing the Mississippi River each day with local coffee in tow or possibly our proximity to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Maybe it’s spending time golfing, hiking, playing volleyball, riding my bike, working out, local church ministries, supporting local arts, checking each state off my list while we travel or dinner at local restaurants. My guess is that it’s being able to experience all of these things with a loving wife, close family and longtime friends.

Credentials

Education:

B.A. in Theatre, St. Ambrose University 2008

Who inspires me:

My family and friends. Everyone has something to teach you if you care to listen.

My greatest extravagance (under $100):

A good craft beer with friends. It’s pretty hard to beat that.

In my spare time:

You can probably find me being active somewhere, whether it’s playing golf, playing volleyball, riding my bike, going to the gym, or just playing board games.

Favorite destination:

Wherever the annual summer excursion with my college buddies takes us.

Why I love what I do:

I refer back to the quote I listed above, and would add that the prize is so much better when working alongside a wonderful team.

Latest Posts

How to Monitor Your Investments

August 24, 2021

By Matt Mercer, Operations Manager If you’re a client of The Planning Center, and we manage any of your financial accounts, you likely have the

TPC Technology: Secure Electronic Contribution and Distribution of Funds

January 26, 2021

By Matt Mercer, Operations Manager With a continued focus of sharing more about our technology and processes in 2021, we’d like to share a process

We Are All in This Together

December 16, 2020

By Matthew Sivertsen, CFP®, CeFT® 2020 was quite a year for us all at The Planning Center. We have grown stronger as a Company and

TPC Technology: Zoom – Thankful for Virtual Meetings with TPC Clients

December 16, 2020

By Matt Mercer, Operations Manager When The Planning Center made the decision to stop in person client meetings and start working remotely in March, I

TPC Technology: Docusign – Making Paperwork More Secure and Efficient

December 15, 2020

By Matt Mercer, Operations Manager Our clients often ask us, “Why is there so much paperwork?”. Whether you have worked with us at The Planning

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Locations

ALASKA
310 K Street
Suite 405
Anchorage, AK 99501

FRESNO
7055 N Maple Ave
Suite 108
Fresno, CA 93720

QUAD CITIES
1615 Fifth Avenue
Moline, Illinois 61265

IOWA CITY
136 S Dubuque St,
Iowa City, IA 52240

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303 West Erie Street
Suite 311
Chicago, IL 60654

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1521 Washington Ave.
Suite B
New Orleans, LA 70115

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800 N Washington Ave.
Suite 701
Minneapolis, MN 55401