Erik Feldhaus
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
24 years
Erik Feldhaus is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill's Lake Forest Branch Office. In his role, he manages the branch and serves as a player-coach for his Advisors and staff. He began his career at Merrill in 1999 and rejoined the firm in 2017, focusing on providing dedicated service to a limited number of clients, primarily business owners, addressing their unique and evolving financial needs.
Erik brings a combination of experience in business ownership, planning, law, and tax minimization strategies, which informs his approach to wealth management. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
He earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University, a Juris Doctorate Degree from Jacob D Fuchsberg School of Law, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at The Naval Justice School. Erik is a member of the Exit Planning Institute and volunteers his time supporting the Lake County Sheriff's Office. His personal interests include golfing, traveling, and watching movies.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
780 N Western Ave
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Illinois · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2017 - Present (9 years)
Merrill
2017 - Present (9 years)
BMO Harris Financial Advisors
2013 - 2017 (4 years)
Bmo Harris Bank
2011 - 2017 (6 years)
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