Merrill Lynch Senior Consultant E. Robertson "Bud" Kibler

Merrill Lynch Senior Consultant E. Robertson "Bud" Kibler is a financial planner in Columbia, SC. The practice provides wealth management services to affluent families, corporations, endowments, and foundations.

Established in 1983, the Ellison Kibler practice was founded by E. Robertson "Bud" Kibler. The team provides a customized approach to wealth management, utilizing the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to offer investment insights and lending solutions. Their service philosophy is built on the core principles of teamwork and trust, aiming to help clients achieve specific personal and financial outcomes through flexible strategies.

The office is located on Gervais Street in Columbia, situated near the Supreme Court of SC and the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The location is also close to the SC Generals of the Independence monument and the James F. Byrnes public artwork.

The practice is recognized for its excellence in the industry, holding multiple prestigious honors including Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" for 2023-2025 and Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for 2023-2026. Additionally, the team has been named to the Barron’s “Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams” for 2024-2026 and was previously included on the Barron's “Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams” list.

Through dedicated service and award-winning expertise, this practice continues to serve as a premier provider of wealth management solutions in Columbia.

Services:

• Banking Convenience and Lending Solutions from Bank of America
• Investment Insights from Merrill
• Personalized Wealth Management Strategies
• estate planning services
• guidance on concentrated stock positions
• retirement income planning
• traditional investments
• wealth planning advice