Merry graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1986. Before joining Fox River Financial Consultants, Merry worked at Abbott Laboratories in the Diagnostic Division for 13 years in research and development, as an inventor she has a patent for stable aqueous FK506 standards. In 2001, she made a career change to help Steve with his financial planning practice where she handles all the administrative duties including marketing, technology and assisting with compliance. Merry enjoys spending time with her family, reading, biking and playing golf.