Gordon Erikson Jr. is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience across various financial institutions. Currently serving as a Certified Financial Planner Vice President at RBC Wealth Management since February 2009, Gordon specializes in creating customized investment solutions that align with clients' financial goals, emphasizing long-term investment strategies and risk management. Prior to this role, Gordon was a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from February 2001 to February 2009 and held the position of SVP at KeyBank from May 1975 to May 2000, leading teams in commercial lending, private banking, retail, and small business. Gordon's career also includes serving as a Senior Credit Risk Analyst at Hartford National Bank from October 1971 to May 1975 and a First Lieutenant in the US Army, where final rank was Captain in the US Army Reserve. Gordon holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Finance and an MBA, both from the University of Maine.