Erik Nero

Erik believes that harmony between one’s faith, fitness, family, friends, and finances can lead to a more fulfilled life.

Erik created First Step Wealth Planning to help his clients experience their ideal lives through helping them align their wealth to their values. Professionally, Erik has been helping families make smart decisions with their money for over 25 years. He has held positions in wealth management for families and institutions at a variety of large, multi-national firms and has had the privilege of getting to know the stories, desires, and dreams of hundreds of clients. This privilege has been both educational and rewarding. Erik is grateful to have learned from so many wonderful people, which led him to realize what matters most to people is their time and their ability to live the life that they want. He has narrowed his focus to work with those who seek greater simplicity in their lives, so that they can spend more time on what is most important to them. Erik is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner and holds the designation of Retirement Income Certified Professional®. Erik is a husband of over 20 years to his wife, Nicole. They have three children, and a chocolate Labrador, Shiloh. Although he spent many years of his career in New York City, Erik and his family have made a home near Saratoga Springs, New York. He is a native of New York’s Hudson Valley region and a graduate of Siena College. He loves being present and involved in the many activities his children participate in, as well as the art, culture, restaurants, and activities that are abundant in Saratoga Springs.