$20B Merit Hires Advisor Liaison, 401(k) Plan Expert

Published on November 14, 2025

Alex Hansen joins Merit as chief advisor success officer from a similar position at Commonwealth, and Brian Brashaw will head its 401(k) practice after leaving a retirement-focused post at Osaic.

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