Erik Michael Nero
Advisor at First Step Wealth Planning — Wilton, NY
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Credentials
CFP®, RICP®
Experience Industry experience
25 years
Location
Wilton, NY
First Step Wealth Planning
Independent
Total advisors
1Clients per advisor
19 TypicalAvg AUM per client
$1,646,592 Very HighHNW client ratio
53% HighFirst Step Wealth Planning is for people nearing or already in retirement who want a straightforward answer to one question. Is this going to work?
My role is to help clients think clearly, adapt to change, prepare well for what is next, and spend their time and money on what truly brings them meaning and joy.
We start by building a plan with five components. I encourage you to watch the attached two-minute video that goes over what the process looks like.
I work with a small group of people so that 100% of my clients get 100% of my care and attention. That matters when something changes, and you need to have a conversation quickly. I work with you to talk through the changes, the trade-offs, and what it takes to give yourself permission to live the life you've saved so long for.
I charge a flat annual fee, not a percentage of your assets or commissions on products. That means my advice isn't tied to what you buy, how much you invest with me, or whether your savings sit in cash, bonds, or stocks. What matters is that you have the guidance you need to make the tough decisions you're facing, with no incentive pulling me in any direction but yours.
If that sounds like what you've been looking for, I welcome a conversation.
Based on First Step Wealth Planning
$4,400+/engagement
$1,000/mo
Wilton, NY
Wilton NY
Advisors at this office
1
New York
25 years of industry experience
Origin Financial
2022 - 2023 • 1 year
Boston, MA
First Step Wealth Planning, LLC
2022 - Present • 4 years
Wilton, NY
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A
2019 - 2022 • 3 years
New York, NY
Unemployed
2018 - 2019 • 1 year
Wilton, NY
Walthausen & Co. Llc
2016 - 2018 • 2 years
Malta, NY
Fidelity
2013 - 2016 • 3 years
Albany, NY
Chase Investment Services Corp.
2008 - 2011 • 3 years
New York, NY
Charles Schwab
2005 - 2008 • 3 years
Albany, NY
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