Ilya Dayter, CEPA, CPFA, AAMS

Ilya Dayter is the Founder & Senior Financial Advisor of Briar Creek Advisory, an independent financial services firm serving individuals, families, business owners, executives, and organizations through comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and business advisory services.

With more than a decade of experience in financial services, Ilya helps clients navigate complex financial decisions, build wealth, prepare for retirement, and plan for business transitions. His approach emphasizes personalized advice, long-term relationships, and coordinating financial strategies with each client’s broader goals. He works alongside accountants, attorneys, and other professionals to help clients make informed decisions and create lasting financial plans.

Before founding Briar Creek Advisory, Ilya served as a Resident Director and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he led a financial advisory team and worked with clients on investment strategies and long-term financial planning.

A United States Air Force veteran, Ilya served in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Originally from Eastern Europe, he immigrated to Northern California in 1991. Today, he and his family live near Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he is raising his two sons.

Through Briar Creek Advisory, Ilya is committed to providing independent, client-focused guidance and helping individuals, families, and business owners pursue their goals—not just for today, but for generations to come.

Planning. Investments. Business Advisory.