Ethan Mercer is the pen name of a financial technology analyst and writer who focuses on investing infrastructure, fees, and practical guidance for individual investors. Ethan writes independent, data-driven explainers and tools to help everyday investors make better decisions. This is a pseudonym used to protect personal privacy while providing a consistent body of work.
All articles by Ethan are produced using Trendshare's editorial process: research, source-citation (where available), independent calculations, and an editorial review for accuracy. For YMYL (Your Money; Your Life/financial) topics we include supporting links to primary sources such as fund prospectuses, SEC filings, and broker fee schedules.
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