Erik is a founding partner of The Sabiers Brayton Wealth Management Group and is in his 34th year with Merrill. He heads the team's overall Wealth Management strategy/philosophy and advises clients on personalized investment portfolio construction, retirement planning & income strategies, estate planning services, tax minimization strategies, business retirement plans/services/exit strategies and corporate executive services (including managing restricted stock, concentrated stock, stock options and stock awards.)
Erik earned his B.A. from the University of Washington Business School with a concentration in Finance and his M.B.A. from Seattle University. He has Series 7, 63, 65 FINRA registrations, Insurance licenses, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant®, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designations.
He lives on Sunset Hill (Ballard) in Seattle with his wife Maureen and their dog Whiskey and has 3 grown children. He is an avid fly fisherman and also enjoys boating, skiing, mountain biking, and spending time with his family in Sun Valley, ID. Named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.* *Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list. Opinions provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due-diligence meetings that measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management and Firm-generated revenue (investment performance is not a criterion). SHOOK’s rankings are available for client evaluation only, are not indicative of future performance and do not represent any one client’s experience and available for investor help in evaluating the right financial advisor. Compensation was not received from anyone for the study. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Details available at the SHOOK Research website. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.*Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.*The ChFC® is the property of The American College of Financial Services, which reserves sole rights to its use, and is used by permission Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.**Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, SE-AWMA™, and the SE-AWMA™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.*Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.
I offer clients a breadth of potential solutions, premier customer service and financial tools based on their unique circumstances. No matter what your goals may be, the process begins by defining and prioritizing your financial goals based on the following:
- Health: Managing healthcare expenses, now and in the future
- Home: Upsizing, downsizing, remodeling or buying a vacation home
- Family: Taking care of your family and other people in your life
- Leisure: Spending your free time in meaningful ways
- Giving: Volunteering, mentoring others and giving to charities
- Work: Working in retirement, selling or starting a business
- Finance: Bringing it all together and defining your financial goals
The team's industry knowledge and experience helps them provide you with:
- Potential risk management strategies
- Trust and estate planning services
- Tax-minimization strategies
- Access to Bank of America for your credit and banking needs
Investing involves risk. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities.
This material should be regarded as general or educational information on healthcare or Social Security considerations and is not intended to provide specific healthcare or social security advice. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact your legal or tax advisor.
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The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.
