Camden, SC Broad St Office

Nickolas King is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he integrates investment management with tax-aware and estate-conscious strategies to help clients align their financial decisions with both current priorities and long-term objectives. He focuses on supporting clients through life's transitions including divorce, retirement, and small business strategies, aiming to develop personalized wealth management strategies that are as flexible as changing market conditions. With over a decade of experience, Nickolas began his financial planning career after graduating from Flowery Branch High School and building a foundation in one of the nation's financial planning programs at the University of Georgia. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials, which support his approach to helping clients make informed decisions aligned with their values and life goals. Beyond his professional work, Nickolas has interests in chess, football, music, and pickleball. His work philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters most to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals with confidence.

Erica Chappell is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Ameriprise Financial. She is the registered agent and owner of EC Specialties LLC, a company used for tax purposes without her active involvement. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Preston Kohn is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on understanding clients' personal priorities to develop tailored strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His role encompasses areas such as legacy planning, liquidity management, new wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Preston provides comprehensive resources ranging from general investing and retirement planning to saving for unexpected events, working collaboratively with clients to address their financial concerns and questions. He also coordinates access to Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Preston holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System. Outside of his professional work, Preston enjoys activities such as biking, fishing, running, skiing, soccer, and traveling. He also enjoys spending time watching soccer and fly fishing.

Edwin Kohn III serves as the Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and has been with the firm since 1996. His professional focus is on assisting individuals in meeting their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. He employs a process that involves understanding each client's financial priorities, current situation, and future objectives to build trust and develop customized plans that address their retirement, income, and tax minimization needs. Edwin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the College of Charleston. He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Prior to his financial services career, he served as a Navy Pilot flying FA-18s and F-16Ns, and is a graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School "Top Gun." He has been active in community organizations, including serving as Past President of Kershaw County American Red Cross, Kershaw County United Way, and KershawHealth Board of Visitors. Additionally, he has been on the Board of Directors for the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County and is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Kershaw County and his church. Edwin is married with three boys and enjoys running, biking, and swimming in his free time.

C Spring II is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000 and has been in the financial services industry since 1991. He focuses on developing strategies for individuals and institutions that consider risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and related costs. His approach to wealth management is consultative. He listens to and reviews clients' financial situations, considering their concerns and goals. He offers asset allocation recommendations that reflect clients' income and growth expectations. He takes into account clients' complete financial lives, including insurance, debt, education planning, wealth transference, and philanthropy. He follows up throughout the year to review performance and track changes in clients' financial pictures. C Spring II holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, hiking, and reading.