Hilton Head Island, SC Merchant St Office

Janet Williams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Williams serves on the finance committee and acts as secretary for Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head, a nonprofit organization, where she participates in budgeting and financial oversight. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Joseph Flowers is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney for his sister’s investment accounts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third‑party sources to support its investment strategies and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

William Abbott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Harris Pillow Supply, Inc. for seven years and Southern Medical Inc. for four years. He holds a 32% ownership interest in Southern Medical Management, a holding company for skilled nursing facilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Levy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Katherine Phifer is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Merrill from 2007 to 2010. Phifer serves on the finance committee of the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gary Bezilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is based in Hilton Head Island, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics, managing roughly $671 billion in client assets through a large network of over 14,000 advisors.

Elizabeth Cutshall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She joined Wells Fargo in 2016 after a brief tenure at Merrill in 2009-2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public in South Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to support diversified investment approaches and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Whitney Mcdaniel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, Mcdaniel worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Mcdaniel serves as president of the Sea Island Chamber Singers, a community music organization based in Beaufort, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Samuel Keeler is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining The Cunningham Team in 2019 through Merrill’s Advisor Development Program. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Sam emphasizes creating genuine relationships with clients to understand their goals and develop personalized, measurable financial plans. Prior to his financial advisory career, Sam graduated from The Citadel in 2011 and spent eight years in the hospitality industry in the Charleston, Beaufort, and Hilton Head markets. He served as a General Manager for one of Charleston’s largest hotel groups and later as Director of Operations for Marriott Vacation Club’s Sea Pines Properties. His approach centers on listening to client needs and leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and banking services of Bank of America to provide a comprehensive wealth management experience. Sam holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Sam is actively involved in his community through organizations such as the Rotary Club of Bluffton, Bank of America Community Volunteers, and Sea Island Presbyterian Church, where he serves as a Stephen Minister and Deacon. He and his wife Weslie, an educator in the Bluffton area, live with their two daughters in Bluffton. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, reading, soccer, traveling, and spending time with family.

Ronald Orie Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Stephen Von Clausburg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Banc of America Investment Services and earlier periods at Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines in-house research with third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions across brokerage and advisory platforms.