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Jack Cunningham
Financial advisor at Merrill
Jack Cunningham is a fiduciary financial advisor in Beaufort, South Carolina, with 31 years in the industry. Jack joined Merrill in 1995, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 47 advisors with offices in Beaufort, and one of 40 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1995)
How that compares ?Top 13% by experience in South Carolina
Office700 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 1995 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Jack
Tailored to Jack’s registration and firm.
- 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?
- 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 Jack
How do I contact Jack?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Jack Cunningham. Jack works from the Beaufort, SC office.
How long has Jack been a financial advisor?
Jack has been in the industry since 1995, about 31 years. Top 13% by experience in South Carolina.
What licenses does Jack hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Jack a fiduciary?
Jack is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Jack paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Jack 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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