John Mark Brighton
Advisor at Merrill — Hilton Head Island, SC
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
25 years
Location
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Merrill
Institution
John Brighton serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in portfolio management and asset allocation, offering clients personalized financial strategies that incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who may manage strategies on a discretionary basis through the Firm's Investment Advisory Program.
John entered the financial services industry in 2000, following the completion of a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. He holds several professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
A 26-year resident of Hilton Head Island, John is active in his community through participation in organizations such as the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association and the Greater Island Council. He is also committed to community involvement through his church. John's personal interests include boating, cooking, and hiking.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Hilton Head Island, SC
21 Hatton Pl
Hilton Head Island SC 29926
Advisors at this office
21
South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas
25 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Hilton Head Island, SC
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated : 7691
2009 - Present • 17 years
Hilton Head Island, SC
Wells Fargo Clearing
2001 - 2009 • 8 years
SC
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and referrals are provided by FinanceHQ LLC ("FHQ"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment adviser. We may be compensated by participating advisors. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to the Warmer Terms of Service and FHQ Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge Warmer's Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ's ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")