Alastair Cairns is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in financial services since 1994 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. With over 20 years of experience, Alastair focuses on providing tailored financial advice and guidance to multiple generations of families, including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Alastair’s expertise includes trust and estate planning services, working closely with clients, accountants, attorneys, and utilizing the resources of Bank of America and Merrill to help clients transfer wealth, minimize taxes, and secure their family’s legacy through various trust structures. He places a strong emphasis on building long-term, multigenerational relationships based on integrity, consistency, and transparency. Additionally, he is committed to educating clients and their families on their investments and financial decisions to promote informed planning for the future.
Alastair earned a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in financial planning from the University of Georgia. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Alastair serves as the President of the St. Andrew's Society of Savannah and is a board member of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. He enjoys golfing, hiking, and skiing, and resides on Skidaway Island in Savannah with his wife, Kristi, and their two children.