John Sawyer Jr.
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
12 years
John Sawyer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Soto Sawyer Crosby Group. He specializes in financial planning tailored to individuals and families navigating life transitions, business sales, retirement, and legacy planning. With a focus on managing cash flow and addressing immediate financial concerns, John develops proactive, step-by-step strategies to help clients meet a broad range of financial needs.
John holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of South Carolina and a Master's in Business Administration from Winthrop University. He also earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation and holds credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor and Retirement Benefits Consultant. Prior to joining Merrill in 2014, John spent ten years in community banking and completed the South Carolina Bankers School program.
A fifth-generation Conway native, John has deep ties to the Grand Strand community and has been involved with organizations such as Grand Strand Sertoma, the Horry Georgetown Technical College Foundation, and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. He currently resides in Conway, South Carolina with his family. John’s professional philosophy centers on advancing purposeful wealth and empowering individuals while contributing to strong communities.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
2024 Corporate Centre Dr
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
South Carolina · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2014 - Present (12 years)
Merrill
2014 - Present (12 years)
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