Mercer onboards its 10th women-led advisory firm and its first in North Carolina. : Mercer Global Advisors, one of the largest and fastest growing registered investment advisors in the nation, announced its 11th acquisition of the year with the addition of Starks Financial Group, located in Asheville, N.C. Founded in 1999 by Dawn Starks, the RIA brings approximately $250 million in assets under management to Mercer, as well as experience with SRI, ESG, impact and thematic investing for retirees, women and same-sex couples. The firm is affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, its independent broker/dealer.