Ilya Dayter is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He serves a diverse clientele across the country, including business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and individuals seeking to manage and grow their wealth effectively. Ilya's advisory approach emphasizes understanding clients’ financial situations, goals, and challenges to develop tailored wealth management strategies. He specializes in employee benefits for businesses, trust and wealth transfer planning for families, and exit planning, frequently collaborating with clients' legal and accounting advisors to integrate various financial aspects. Before entering financial services, Ilya served in the United States Air Force, participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and held roles including Air Force Coalition Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Chapman University and has earned several professional designations: Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ilya is actively involved in his community, serving on the Police and Fire Commission for the Village of Howard, previously presiding over the Howard Suamico Business & Professional Association, and participating in groups such as the Bank of America Military Support & Assistance Group and the Northeast Wisconsin Veterans Alliance. He is bilingual in English and Russian. Outside of work, Ilya enjoys spending time with his family, as well as activities including gardening, golfing, pickleball, scuba diving, skiing, tennis, and traveling.