CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Conway, 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're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds to potentially enhance returns or reduce risk. A common pitfall is underestimating the complexity and illiquidity (difficulty selling quickly) of these investments, which can affect your overall financial plan.
- Experience with diverse assets. Ask how they evaluate and select private investments like real estate, private equity, or hedge funds to fit your goals.
- Liquidity management. Confirm how they plan for your cash needs given that alternative investments often can't be sold on short notice.
- Risk assessment. Ensure they discuss how these investments might behave differently in market downturns compared to public markets.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Reid M
CFP®, Series 65
Myrtle Beach, SC
AlphaStar Capital Management
Reid Mathews, a CFP® with eight years of experience, specializes in private and alternative investments, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management. Based in Myrtle Beach, SC, he works with AlphaStar Capital Management, which manages $1.84 billion using strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, providing both model portfolios and custom strategies, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $263,916
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Joseph M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Myrtle Beach, SC
Carson Wealth
Joseph Morgan's extensive 29-year experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage private and alternative investments effectively, addressing complexities like liquidity and risk. Operating from Myrtle Beach, SC, he leads CWM, LLC, a large firm serving diverse clients with flat-fee financial planning and a mix of discretionary and third-party portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Wayne P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Myrtle Beach, SC
SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC
Wayne Pampaloni's 34 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage private and alternative investments effectively, addressing complexities like liquidity and risk. Based in nearby Myrtle Beach, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting, serving high-net-worth clients with a globally diversified, evidence-based investment approach.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $2,128,947
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