Merissa Benitez Jackson

Merissa brings a comprehensive, client-centered approach to her role as a wealth advisor on the Focus Team at Farther – specializing in strategic planning, investment management, and financial analysis. Merissa’s particular focus is on pensioned employees, supporting individuals who are navigating the unique challenges of retiring at a relatively young age. With a personal connection to public safety professionals – her husband serves as a paramedic firefighter – Merissa is passionate about helping clients in the public safety field transition smoothly into retirement after years of dedicated service.

Merissa brings a unique perspective from her background in architecture, where she managed multimillion-dollar project finances for established entities including The Smithsonian, Alaska Airlines, and Google. This experience sharpened her ability to think strategically and manage complex financial details on behalf of her clients.

A longtime Edmonds resident, Merissa lives just north of Seattle with her husband and their four energetic boys. Life is an adventure every day, but when they’re craving an even bigger challenge, the family loves hopping on a plane to somewhere warm – with all four kids in tow.