Eugene Sanders

Charleston Financial Advisors, LLC was founded as a fee only firm in 1986, almost 40 years agp. Myles has been with Charleston Financial Advisors, LLC since early 2007. He specializes in financial planning strategies and investments. He oversees the management of all investment accounts, investment education, and research. Myles received a B.A. in History (Magna Cum Laude) and a B.A. in English Literature (Cum Laude) from the College of Charleston in 2006. He became a CFP® certificant and a Registered Investment Advisor Representative in 2010. In 2014 he received a Master's in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC. Outside of the office he enjoys hiking, reading, fly fishing and spending time with his family.

Mary Condon Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience. She specializes in providing wealth management recommendations to affluent individuals and families, corporate executives, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. Her investment approach focuses on carefully determining clients' goals and developing asset allocations that align with their objectives, utilizing customized portfolios including stocks, bonds, cash, and alternative investments. Mary earned her bachelor's degree from Clemson University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. She also serves as President of Merrill Women's Exchange for the Southeast Coastal South Carolina market. In addition to her professional work, Mary is active in her community through involvement with Bishop England High School and Christ Our King Church. She is married with four children and enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Kirk Weichsel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients integrate multiple aspects of their financial lives by developing customized financial strategies and investment portfolios aimed at meeting their goals and objectives. His client focus includes family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kirk holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and, for institutional clients, the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) credentials. He also possesses internal Merrill Lynch designations focusing on Captive Insurance, Not-For-Profit Institutions, and Merrill Institutional Consulting™ (MIC). Kirk earned an MBA from Duke University and a mechanical engineering degree from Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005, he spent fifteen years as a management consultant developing trading and risk management capabilities for major investment banks and global energy companies. Outside of his professional work, Kirk is involved in the Charleston sailing community and is a member of the Charleston Ocean Racing Association. He enjoys boating, pickleball, fly fishing, tennis, and spending time with his family in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. He also volunteers with local organizations as part of his commitment to community participation.

Melissa Horne is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families. In her role, she focuses on helping clients preserve and grow their wealth with intention, aligning financial strategies with personal values, family goals, and long-term legacy plans. She emphasizes delivering clarity, structure, and confidence across all aspects of a client's financial life. Her professional experience includes positions as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, a Senior Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022, and an Equity Salestrader at Deutsche Bank from 2005 to 2018. Outside of her professional career, Melissa has personal interests in boating, cars, concerts, food, and traveling.

Palmer Skoglund is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as a bond trader specializing in mortgage-backed securities, US Treasury notes, and fixed-income portfolio risk analysis for large institutions. In 1998, Palmer transitioned to a financial advisory role at Merrill, bringing extensive market experience through varying economic cycles. He focuses on helping clients navigate their financial lives with strategies that provide comfort during changing market conditions and life events. Palmer's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Washington & Lee University. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, Palmer volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, playing tennis, and traveling.