Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Thomas Kibler

Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Thomas Kibler is a financial planner in Columbia, SC, located at 1301 Gervais St. It holds a rating of 4.00 based on 1 review. The practice provides wealth management services to affluent families, corporations, endowments, and foundations. The team was established in 1983 by E. Robertson "Bud" Kibler and J. Hagood Ellison. Bud Kibler was a founding advisor of the Ellison Kibler practice at Merrill and was recognized for his work in the wealth management industry. Hagood Ellison helped build the practice on principles of service and integrity. The team offers customized wealth management strategies, investment insights from Merrill, and lending solutions through Bank of America. The practice has received several industry recognitions, including being named to the Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams list in 2024, 2025, and 2026. It has also appeared on the Forbes America's Top Private Wealth Teams: High Net Worth list from 2023 to 2025 and the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list from 2023 to 2026. The team provides specialized wealth management and financial planning for families and institutions in Columbia, SC.

The business is located on Gervais Street, just steps from the Supreme Court of SC and several local monuments including the SC Generals of the Independence and the James F. Byrnes public artwork.

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Services:

• estate planning services
• guidance on concentrated stock positions
• retirement income planning
• traditional investments
• wealth planning advice