Elias Dau

Elias Dau

Elias Dau began his career in financial services in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1997. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he served as president of his fraternity and co-captain of the lacrosse team. During his time at UGA, Elias was also an orientation leader with the admissions department and a campus tour guide for the UGA Visitor Center. He remains an enthusiastic supporter of UGA football.

Elias launched his professional career as a financial advisor with Equitable in Raleigh, NC. He later joined Merrill Lynch, where he built a thriving financial services practice and progressed through a series of leadership roles. His career took him to the New York City area, where he managed multiple offices. After successfully completing Merrill Lynch’s Leader in Development Program, he was promoted to Complex Director of the Newport Beach, California office.

Following his tenure at Merrill Lynch, Elias joined Wells Fargo, where he led the bank branch-based financial advisors across Los Angeles County. In 2020, he authored a book on practice management for financial advisors, further establishing his thought leadership in the industry.

Elias recently returned to Raleigh to take on an exciting leadership opportunity, overseeing much of North Carolina. His focus is on recruiting and retaining top-tier financial advisors while strengthening relationships with existing teams.

On a personal note, Elias is the proud father of three children: Olivia (16), Emily (15), and Andrew (12). He enjoys spending his free time outdoors—especially fishing, camping, and skiing. A fun fact: Elias is a descendant of George Washington.