Jessica Miles ranked #10 in South Carolina on the Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” 2026 list
February 10, 2026
Jessica Miles ranked #10 in South Carolina on the Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” 2026 list. Published on February 4, 2026. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2025.
Jessica serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Ellison Kibler, where she has distinguished herself as the first female partner of one of Merrill’s longest‑established wealth management practices. She brings a modern, thoughtful perspective to wealth planning, prioritizing a clear and personalized approach. By taking time to understand each client’s unique goals, she provides strategic support that helps them navigate life’s opportunities and challenges with confidence.
The tenth annual ranking of Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Women Wealth Advisors highlights more than 2,800 women across the country with proven track records, collectively managing nearly $4 trillion in assets. Forbes’ rankings were compiled by SHOOK Research, which uses a rigorous methodology combining quantitative and qualitative data, including interviews with candidates nominated by their firms.
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