The Cunningham Team

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
700 Bay St
Beaufort SC 29902
(843) 524.7057
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Mission Statement
Founded in 1995 and now in its second generation, The Cunningham Team helps clients optimize, simplify, and organize their financial lives so they can focus on what matters most. We seek to pair white glove service with the global resources of Merrill to deliver the highest level of personalized care and expertise.
Welcome

For over 25 years, our team has partnered with individuals, families, and businesses to help simplify complexity and capitalize on opportunities. We’re proud to serve multiple generations of clients and maintain relationships in more than 20 states.

We understand the importance of preserving wealth and honoring the sacrifices made to build it. Our approach is about turning wealth into meaningful goals—whether planning for retirement, managing liquidity, or preparing for the unexpected.

The Cunningham Team is one of the most recognized names in wealth management in our area, and from 2024–2026, we’ve been named to the Forbes Best‑in‑State Wealth Management Teams list. (Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)

With the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, we deliver the essence of bringing Wall Street to Bay Street.

Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list. Opinions provided by SHOOK* Research, LLC and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due-diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management and Firm-generated revenue (investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary). SHOOK’s rankings are available for client evaluation only, are not indicative of future performance and do not represent any one client’s experience and available for investor help in evaluating the right financial advisor and not an endorsement of the advisor. Compensation was not received from anyone for the rankings study. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Details available at www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.

Recognition
Patrick Cunningham
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2018, 2020
(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019, 2022-2024
(Published annually Aug – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
The Cunningham Team
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Investment Philosophy

Our team's number one focus is protecting our clients' lifestyle—whether planning for an aspirational purchase or navigating retirement. In a world of constant change, we've built a disciplined approach to adapt and control the controllable.

We work closely with clients to design, implement, and regularly review customized wealth management plans that pursue personal goals without unnecessary risk. Our investment philosophy is rooted in risk‑adjusted performance and unbiased portfolio selection—chosen for appropriateness, not brand.

By leveraging Merrill's economic forecasts, market insights, and the expertise of leading portfolio managers worldwide, we aim to deliver consistent, prudent returns. This is how Merrill and The Cunningham Team bring Wall Street to Bay Street.

The Chief Investment Office (CIO) provides thought leadership on wealth management, investment strategy and global markets; portfolio management solutions; due diligence; and solutions oversight and data analytics. CIO viewpoints are developed for Bank of America Private Bank, a division of Bank of America, N.A., ("Bank of America") and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("MLPF&S" or "Merrill"), a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp.").

Meet Our Team
Patrick Cunningham
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
843.524.6672
Samuel Keeler
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
843.322.3283
Leah Ann Kutil
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
843.322.3284
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Margaret Mowlajko Antinori
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
843.524.7057
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
David Samman
Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist
Bank of America, N.A.
Kimberly Abernethy
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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Elizabeth W. Terrell
Senior Trust Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
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