Erik Laymon, MBA
Portfolio Analyst & Planning Services Manager
Originally from Washington, D.C., Erik joined Align in 2016 as an analyst leading our research efforts and overseeing portfolio construction, trading, and planning. “I do my best to help advisors bridge the gap between the black and white world of financial data and the grey world of client goals and objectives,” he says.
Erik leads investment processes across both divisions of Align. Erikleadsdue diligence efforts on investments and allocation strategies, designs and tests portfolio models, and assesses and reports on market activities and economic conditions.
Erik received his MBA from Penn State and his Bachelor of Business Administration from Concordia College, NY. He is a registered staff member, holding securities licenses through Commonwealth Financial Network.
Prior to relocating to Lancaster, Erik served the United States government for 10 years as a civilian and contractor. His professional experience encompasses investigative due diligence, operational risk management, and strategic planning.