Who We Are
The May River Financial Group advisors has been part of this community since 1998. Over more than two decades of experience, we've worked with individuals, families, and small business owners through major life changes, shifting markets, and everything that comes with building a financial future. The practice has grown and evolved, but the way we work with clients has stayed the same.
Christopher L. Corkern
Founder, CEO & Financial Planner
christopher.corkern@prudential.com
CA Insurance License # OM60261
“No two people have the same exact financial needs, so it's important to work with someone who understands your unique hopes and dreams. I value connecting with my clients in a meaningful way!”
Christopher Corkern is the president of May River Financial Group, LLC (previously The Corkern Group) and a Financial Planner with Prudential. Chris has been serving the Bluffton and Charleston, South Carolina communities Since August 1998. His team includes five financial advisors, seven marketing assistants, who specialize in financial planning, investments, and insurance.
In addition to his financial planning practice, he started a property and Casualty company in 1999 which is one of the largest Liberty Mutual practices in the country. Chris has qualified for his 21 st year for Prudential President Conferences, 25th year as a Top of the Table, and has earned Lifetime status for the Million Dollar Round Table.
Chis was born and raised in the Hilton Head area and currently lives in Bluffton with his wife of 30+ years, Adelaide. They have two children, Claire and Clay. He is active in our community, serves and has served on numerous boards and supports several local charitable organizations. He is a graduate of Clemson University (1988) and completed the Retirement Strategy Program at Wharton School of Business (2008).
Financial Licenses: Series 7,6,65,63, Life & Health, Property and casualty.
Community: Past President of the Bluffton Rotary Club, Heritage Classic Foundation Trustee, Treasurer of the Board for Volunteers in Medicine, Advisor Bluffton Boys and Girls Club,
Awards: 2024 Prudential Masters Council Gold
Organizations: Lifetime Member of MDRT, Prudential Pathways Program speaker and member of Southern Territory Specialist Group.
The Million Dollar Round Table is a global membership of independent financial professionals, and qualifiers are based on production.
Bryan Weathersbee
Financial Advisor
bryan.weathersbee@prudential.com
Bryan has been a Financial Advisor with Prudential in Bluffton for the past 23 years. He was born and raised in Columbia, SC. Bryan obtained a Sport Administration degree from the University of South Carolina via Clemson University. He began his career as a Promotions Manager with the Charlotte Hornets. After 4 years, he then joined Miller Brewing Company and was how he became a Lowcountry resident.
Bryan joined Prudential in 2002. He has helped his clients plan for special life events, education expenses, retirement, life insurance, disability, and estate strategies. Bryan has also been a member of the Million Dollar Round Table for 9 straight years.
Bryan has been married to his wife, Christine since 2000 and is the father of two daughters. In his personal time, he enjoys keeping up with various sports, especially his beloved Clemson Tigers. He also enjoys time on the water with his friends and family.
The Million Dollar Round Table is a global membership of independent financial professionals, and qualifiers are based on production.
Clay Corkern
Financial Planner
Clay Corkern is a Financial Planner with May River Financial Group and a graduate of the College of Charleston. He came to the firm directly after college, where he works alongside his father, Christopher Corkern, and the rest of the May River team. Clay has a particular interest in working with young professionals, helping them build a solid financial foundation early on. He splits his time between Charleston and Bluffton. Outside of work, he enjoys running, CrossFit, and spending time on the water.
Finance & Investments
Gwynn , Chris & Gina
Christopher Corkern is the President of The May River Financial Group and a Financial Planner. He started in the financial services business in 1998.
Gwynn Yocco has been in the finance world since 2004. She began her career in banking and in 2008 she went to work for Merrill Lynch. She earned her Series 7 and 66, now held with LPL Enterprise, as well as her Life and health insurance licenses while there. In 2015 she joined Christopher L. Corkern and Bryan Weathersbee at Prudential. She is married and has two young sons.
Regina Owens (Gina) has been in the finance industry since 2011 when she joined Ashford Advisors in Atlanta, GA., in an administrative capacity. She then moved on to join Catalyst Wealth Management also in Atlanta, GA., as a Client Manager. In 2021 she joined Christopher L. Corkern and Bryan Weathersbee as an assistant.
Bryan & Marsha
Bryan Weathersbee is a Financial Advisor. He started in the financial services business in 1998.
Marsha Lewis is an assistant who has been with May River Financial Group since 2022. Prior experience, Marsha ran the day-to-day operations for her family business in Pennsylvania. She is married with a teenage son.
Administrative SupportCindy, Vicki
Vicki Nash is originally a New York native has been a Lowcountry resident for over 30 years. She has worked in the financial services business since 1996 and joined Christopher Corkern in 1999 as an assistant. She is married with an adult daughter and is enjoying life as an empty nester!
Cindy Fidler is a Charleston SC native and has been in the financial services business for 14 years, and is an assistant with May River Financial Group. She is married with 3 children.