Cornelius J Clark

Advisor at Merrill — Duluth, GA 2170 Satellite Blvd

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

4 years

Location

Duluth, GA 30097

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Institution

Total advisors

25,478

Across 3,099 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Cornelius Clark is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. His approach involves building relationships to understand clients' priorities and tailoring advice accordingly.

With expertise spanning general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial events, Cornelius takes an active role in ongoing client engagement to address evolving needs. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional standards in investment advising.

Cornelius earned a Bachelor's Degree from Kennesaw State University.

Client services

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Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

General retirement planning Wealth management

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Commissions

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Location

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Duluth, GA 2170 Satellite Blvd

2170 Satellite Blvd

Duluth GA 30097

Advisors at this office

14

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

4 years of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Duluth, GA

Merrill

2025 - Present • 1 year

Duluth, GA

Unemployed

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Duluth, GA

The Prudential Insurance Company of America

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Pruco Securities LLc

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Morgan Stanley

2023 - 2023 • 1 year

Alpharetta, GA

E*TRADE Securities LLC

2020 - 2023 • 3 years

Alpharetta, GA

DoorDash

2020 - 2020 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Jets Pizza

2017 - 2020 • 3 years

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University

2015 - 2020 • 5 years

Kennesaw, GA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

Stirlingshire Investments

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also the owner of Greene Financial Services LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice, offering a wide range of investment options tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios and operates with a broker-dealer affiliation that requires clients to use designated custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Simon C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 7

Atlanta, GA

Merrill

Simon partners with successful individuals to deliver solutions across banking, credit, investments, and planning. Beyond just portfolios, Simon advises clients on business ownership and transitions, family governance, philanthropy, and other aspects of wealth that have often have a greater and longer-lasting impact than performance. Before joining Bank of America Private Bank, he was an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Charitable giving tax strategies Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner
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James S

Series 65

Duluth, GA

Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC

James Stanhouse is the sole advisor at Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC in Duluth, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been preparing to start Oakworth, a separate business activity. Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, investment advisory, and asset management services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient investment options.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fredrick S

CFP®, CPA

Duluth, GA

LifeWater Wealth Management

Research indicates money is one of the top issues that couples argue about and over 60% of adults identify as a significant source of stress. At Lifewater, I share financial know-how and create personalized plans to help people avoid financial mistakes and stress so they can achieve financial freedom and live with security and peace of mind. Since 2000, I have worked with families and individuals regarding personal finances and investment matters. I am a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama and FINRA Series 65 licensed. My experience includes over 15 years in corporate financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management, and 3 years with the public accounting firm Deloitte. Proudest Accomplishments: - Marrying my lovely wife, Laurie, 23 years ago - Being a fun and loving father to my sons - Giving to global missions and ministries that are impacting the world with love and resources for people who need them most - Launching my second financial planning firm, LIFEWATER Wealth Management Interests: - All things Family - College Football – Superfan - All things Personal Finance - Movies & Local Foodie - Travel - Jazz Music Skills: - Listening - Creating Simplicity & Clarity - Finance & Analysis - Strategy & Planning - Producing Results - Problem Solving Read Fredrick's blog here: https://getlifewater.com/blog

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Female Executives Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Justin C

Series 65, Series 63

Atlanta, GA

Emergent Financial Group, LLC

Justin Campagna is a financial advisor with Emergent Financial Group, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Arista Consulting Group and Ashford Advisors prior to his current role. In addition to advisory services, he provides insurance and pension consulting through Emergent Financial Group, dedicating about half of his time to these activities. Emergent Financial Group serves retirement plan sponsors and institutional clients with investment advisory and pension consulting, alongside asset management and financial planning for individuals. The firm employs a combination of long-term, value-oriented investment strategies and tactical asset allocation, while also offering fiduciary consulting and discretionary management for retirement plans, and operates a licensed independent insurance agency as part of its services.

Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Life insurance needs analysis
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Elbert M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Atlanta, GA

McWilliams Financial Advisory Group LLC

Elbert Mcwilliams is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He has led McWilliams Financial Advisory Group LLC since 2007. The firm serves a small client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. McWilliams Financial Advisory Group provides fee-based financial planning and consulting, referring clients to third-party money managers for investment management and offering educational seminars and workshops for the public.

General retirement planning General tax planning
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