Patrick Cunningham is a Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Advisor on the Cunningham Team and has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2007. Patrick has been named in Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2022(Published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021), "America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2018 and 2020(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year)* and "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list for 2019 and 2022(Published annually Aug – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31
of current year). *

After graduating from The Citadel, Patrick moved to Florida to begin his career with Merrill at the Jacksonville corporate office. Patrick started out as a relationship manager for various domestic and international mutual funds and alternative investment companies. In 2009, Patrick transitioned to the advisory side of the business as a registered advisor with the Merrill Edge Advisory Center.

In 2012, Patrick moved to Beaufort to establish The Cunningham Team. Within the team, Patrick runs the Investment Management and Wealth Management Planning. He takes a highly customized approach to addressing the investment needs of clients, sensitive to their risk parameters, personal timelines, lifestyle needs, and long-term goals. Patrick draws upon Merrill economic forecasts and market projections, as well as thought leadership from third-party sources, to inform his market outlook and stay abreast of evolving conditions. Patrick is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor who, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance, can draw from his experience to help clients pursue their objectives by building and managing custom investment strategies, selecting from a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. When servicing clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, a senior portfolio advisor may manage those strategies on a discretionary basis.

Patrick has been on the St. Peter’s Catholic Church’s Finance Council, President of the Beaufort Chapter of the Citadel Alumni Association and a graduate of Leadership Beaufort.

Patrick lives on Lady’s Island with his wife Becky and their twin boys. 
 



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*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices; also considered are: client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.

*Source: The Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published annually July - Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes “Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors” ranking. SHOOK considered advisors born in 1983 or later with a minimum 4 years as an advisor. Advisors have: built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures: telephone and in-person interviews to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of Forbes and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.


*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published annually Aug - Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes “Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors” ranking. SHOOK considered advisors born in 1983 or later with a minimum 4 years as an advisor. Advisors have: built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures: telephone and in-person interviews to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of Forbes and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.