principal & Chief Visionary Officer, Erin E. Markham
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
After more than 20 years of experience as a fiduciary and wealth planning expert, working in corporate settings, Principal and Chief Visionary Officer for MAIF, Erin E. Markham, recognized the need for independent and bespoke fiduciary offerings, using the advantageous statutes provided by the State of Delaware. In 2026, Erin launched Markham Advisory & Independent Fiduciary Services to bridge the gap between individual fiduciary appointment needs and the constraints of institutional trust companies. Prior to transitioning to her independent role, Erin held senior fiduciary strategist and leadership positions with The Goldman Sachs Trust Company, Chilton Trust Company, Comerica Bank & Trust NA and Wilmington Trust Company.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Wilmington University, completed advanced estate planning courses through the American College of Financial Services and attended Cannon Financial Institute’s Personal Trust School. She was awarded the Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) designation from the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils and the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation from the international Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
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ERIN AT HOME
Erin grew up and currently resides in Arden, DE, an eclectic Georgist single-tax artist community in North Wilmington. She is deeply involved in the arts, music and community activism. She spends her free time with her partner, Hayes, and their furbaby, Annika; a needy but affectionate German Shephard.
Erin is the proud mother of one son, Tyler (25), and three 'bonus children'; Jack (22), Brooke (21) and Hayden (11).
About Markham Advisory & Independent Fiduciary Services LLC
Our Mission
To protect and oversee client assets and trust and estate plans with integrity, transparency, and undivided fiduciary loyalty, while utilizing and following the advantageous statutes offered by the State of Delaware.
Our Expertise
MAIF's Principal and Chief Visionary Officer, Erin E. Markham, brings more than 20 years of corporate in-depth experience as a senior fiduciary and wealth planning expert. She has an extensive proven record in providing sound fiduciary advice, driving new business and serving as a leader, resource and mentor in the industry.
Our Approach
We provide independent advisory and fiduciary services to individuals, peer professionals, and institutional trust companies. MAIF is committed to acting solely in the best interests of our clients, offering customized, sound fiduciary guidance and representation.