Matt
Mercer
Co-Founder and General Manager – Funds Management
With more than 36 years’ experience across financial services, property, investment and business, Matt is Co-Founder and General Manager – Funds Management at Mercer & Cooper, where he leads funds management and property development through DevelopShare.
Matt began his career in financial education, coaching and property trading before managing one of Australia’s leading trade brokerages. He later joined a major financial group in Brisbane, focusing on business growth, wealth education and property investment.
In 2006, Matt co-founded a financial planning business with Bernice Cooper. The pair developed a franchise model that integrated financial planning services into accounting firms, with Matt leading business growth, franchise development and the financial advice team. After its sale, they co-founded Mercer & Cooper in 2016, focusing first on property investment before expanding into development.
A regular presenter at Mercer & Cooper events and webinars, Matt shares property market insights and education with investors. Through the group’s Alliance Partner network, he also works with industry professionals to help mutual clients become successful property investors. He simplifies complex information and helps people recognise opportunities in property.
Matt began his career in financial education, coaching and property trading before managing one of Australia’s leading trade brokerages. He later joined a major financial group in Brisbane, focusing on business growth, wealth education and property investment.
In 2006, Matt co-founded a financial planning business with Bernice Cooper. The pair developed a franchise model that integrated financial planning services into accounting firms, with Matt leading business growth, franchise development and the financial advice team. After its sale, they co-founded Mercer & Cooper in 2016, focusing first on property investment before expanding into development.
A regular presenter at Mercer & Cooper events and webinars, Matt shares property market insights and education with investors. Through the group’s Alliance Partner network, he also works with industry professionals to help mutual clients become successful property investors. He simplifies complex information and helps people recognise opportunities in property.
