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Leigh M Shimamoto

Investment Adviser Representative at Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Los Gatos, CACRD #3239255Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
16 yrs
Exams Passed
2

Professional summary

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Leigh M. Shimamoto is an investment adviser representative with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Los Gatos, CA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2010 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Wealth Architects, LLC and Vernal Point Advisors, LLC. They have passed 2 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 9/24/2001
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 4/11/2001

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.Current
12/11/2024 – Los Gatos, CA
Wealth Architects, LLC
3/20/2020 – 10/24/2024Mountain View, CA
Vernal Point Advisors, LLC
1/20/2015 – 12/7/2020San Francisco, CA
FC Advisors
10/17/2013 – 1/8/2015San Francisco, CA
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.
10/29/2001 – 6/20/2005San Francisco, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Vernal Point Advisors
    Jul 2014 – Mar 2020San Francisco, CA
  2. Wealth Architects, LLC
    Mar 2020 – Oct 2024Mountain View, CA
  3. Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
    Nov 2024 – no end date reportedLos Gatos, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Wealth Path - First $1,000,0001.30%
  • Wealth Path - Next $1,000,0001.00%
  • Custom Wealth / Ascend Group - First $1,000,0001.10%
  • Custom Wealth / Ascend Group - Next $1,000,0001.00%

+4 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
740
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Denver, CO
SEC file number:
801-69271

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Form ADV data as of September 17, 2026

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