Wells Fargo Advisors
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Myrtle Beach
37yrs
Michael Farish has worked in the financial industry for 37 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. After a year at Truist Advisory Services and eight years at BB&t Securities, Michael joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Michael’s designations include CFP® and ChFC.
One of 175 advisors with offices in Myrtle Beach, and one of 165 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience37 years (since 1990)
How that compares ?Top 6% by experience in South Carolina
Office2050 Corporate Centre Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$475,575
Advisors at the firm14,100
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Wells Fargo Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Designations
CFP®ChFC
Licenses
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Career
- 2022 – nowWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCCurrent firm
- Feb 2021 – Jun 2022Truist Advisory Services, Inc.Previously
- 2013 – 2021BB&t Securities, LLCPreviously
- Sep 2011 – Jan 2013Scott & Stringfellow, LLCPreviously
- 2005 – 2011Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 1998 – 2005Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Contact Michael
Local office(843) 445-2000Ask for Michael. (314) 875-3000Main office · St. Louis, MO 2050 Corporate Centre DrMyrtle Beach, SC 29577Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGOADVISORS.COM/WFA/MOBILE.HTM
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Michael’s local office at (843) 445-2000 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Michael Farish.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1990, about 37 years. Top 6% by experience in South Carolina.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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