Steven Cottillion is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies that consider clients' full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. Steven utilizes Merrill's investment insights along with the banking services of Bank of America to support his clients' financial goals.
His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Steven employs tools such as Merrill's Personal Wealth Analysis® to assist clients in addressing financial questions and planning for their futures.
Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is involved with the Penn State Myrtle Beach Alumni Association and contributes to community organizations such as the American Cancer Society and United Way. Outside of work, Steven enjoys adventure sports, camping, golfing, and spending time with his family.