Edwin Kohn

Nickolas King is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the evolving needs of his clients. He focuses on areas such as divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nickolas aims to create flexible financial plans that help clients navigate changing market conditions and life circumstances. With over 10 years of experience, Nickolas builds his practice on a deep understanding of each client’s full financial picture. He integrates tax-aware and estate-conscious strategies into his approach, drawing on investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. His mission centers on helping clients pursue financial freedom by uncovering what matters most to them and designing strategies that withstand the test of time. Nickolas earned his high school diploma from Flowery Branch High School and studied Financial Planning at the University of Georgia. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Outside of work, Nickolas enjoys chess, football, music, and pickleball.

Preston Kohn is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their personal priorities and goals, developing tailored strategies for wealth and life planning. His approach includes assisting with legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and investment strategy. Preston also offers support with small business strategies, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Preston holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and carries multiple 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 serves as a resource for clients on a range of financial matters, from general investing and retirement planning to unexpected expenses, coordinating with Bank of America specialists when needed. Outside of his advisory role, Preston enjoys biking, fishing, running, skiing, soccer, and traveling. He also appreciates spending time watching soccer and fly fishing. His personal philosophy centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create strategies that pursue their financial goals.

C Spring is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2000. He has worked in the financial services industry since 1991, focusing on developing strategies tailored to the unique financial situations of individuals and families. His consultative approach includes assessing clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals, with comprehensive recommendations that consider insurance, debt, education planning, wealth transfer, and philanthropy. He maintains ongoing client relationships by regularly reviewing financial plans and performance to address evolving circumstances. Spring holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in 1991. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of his professional role, Spring and his wife Maria reside in Camden, where they remain active in the community. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, hiking, and reading.