Large-firm, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Columbia, SC
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors deeply. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that claim to be sustainable but don't align with your priorities or risk tolerance. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive research and resources, which can benefit your investment decisions.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment selection beyond just labeling funds as sustainable.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the real-world effects of your investments on social and environmental goals.
- Risk and return balance. Ensure they balance sustainability goals with your financial objectives, not sacrificing one for the other.
- Firm resources. Large firms may offer specialized teams and tools; ask how these support your ESG investing journey.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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G L
Series 63, Series 66
Columbia, SC
Merrill
G Lloyd at Merrill offers deep expertise in ESG and sustainable investing within a large-firm setting, leveraging 28 years of experience and a focus on equity awards and wealth management. His approach balances risk reduction and personalized strategies, supported by professional designations and a fee of 1.10% AUM, distinguishing him with a values-driven practice and a Christian faith-based perspective in Columbia, SC.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jeremiah M
CFP®, Series 63
Columbia, SC
Fisher Investments
Jeremiah Martin at Fisher Investments is well-equipped to handle ESG and sustainable investing needs in Columbia, SC, leveraging the firm's large-scale resources and centralized investment process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research. With eight years of experience, CFP® certification, and a focus on high-net-worth clients, he offers active portfolio management and tax-loss harvesting strategies, differentiating him from advisors with less specialized firm support or narrower expertise.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,664,526
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James J
Series 63, Series 65
Greenville, SC
DBA Big Money Retirement and Big Retirement
James Jaynes III at Valic Financial Advisors in Columbia, SC, specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large firm setting, offering access to extensive research and resources. He provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with managed accounts and financial planning, which distinguishes him from advisors with less diverse service models or fee structures.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $169,489
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Frank S
Series 63, Series 65
Columbia, SC
Janney Montgomery Scott
Frank Subasic at Janney Montgomery Scott in Columbia, SC, specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, leveraging 30 years of experience and a large firm's extensive resources to integrate ESG criteria effectively. Unlike some advisors, he offers flat-fee options and serves high-net-worth clients, combining tax-loss harvesting expertise with a broad service range including retirement and financial planning.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $406,735
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Carolyn M
Series 63, Series 65
Columbia, SC
Primerica Advisors
Carolyn Mendelssohn Drake offers ESG and sustainable investing expertise within Primerica Advisors, a large firm known for its discretionary asset management and model-delivery strategies. With 32 years of experience and a fee structure combining advisory and program fees totaling 1.74%, she supports clients in Columbia, SC, balancing sustainability goals with financial objectives through curated third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee approach.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $228,117
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