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Erling Brakke is a seasoned financial expert, boasting a distinguished career spanning over 14 years as President of Erling Brakke, CPA, PLLC. As a holder of esteemed certifications, including CFA, CTP, and CPA, he brings unparalleled expertise in financial reporting, due diligence, financial modeling, and strategic financial planning. With a strong educational foundation in Corporate Finance and Accounting, Brakke has successfully navigated the complexities of family office services, mergers and acquisitions, and start-ups, earning a reputation for delivering practical solutions and systemized approaches.

Credentials

  • Insurance Agent, Accident, Health, Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuities
    Texas Department of Insurance
    Jan, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • CFA
    CFA Institute
    Jun, 1998
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
    Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
    Jan, 1991
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Erling Brakke, CPA, PLLC
    • Metro Houston, Texas
    • President
      • Jan 2010 - Present
      • Metro Houston, Texas

      Erling Brakke, CPA, PLLC is a client centric boutique financial services firm that supports the Family Office Services by providing extensive tax planning and compliance knowledge and experience. We thrive on problem solving and helping clients navigate the overly complex world of tax regulations. We offer practical solutions and help clients implement our recommendations using a systemized approach.We have clients in a broad range of industries including professional services such as medical and architecture as well as construction, manufacturing, energy and real estate.We have specialized knowledge in real estate with many clients involved in one or more areas of real estate including relator brokerage, agents, home builders, property renovators (flippers), hard money lenders and investors in single family, multi-family, and commercial real estate. We have direct real estate experience having owned rental properties, flipped properties, and participated directly in hard money lending.

    • Family Office Director
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      As a Family Office Director, I focus on the integration of tax, wealth, and risk management into one comprehensive strategy.

Education

  • 1991 - 1993
    The University of Dallas
    MBA, Corporate Finance
  • 1984 - 1989
    North Dakota State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Economics
  • 1984 - 1989
    North Dakota State University
    BS, Accounting and Economics

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