Philip Gibbs is a native of Austin, where he attended Austin High and the University of Texas, earning a BBA in Finance. He spent many years as a musician, performing about 3,000 times in 35 states, selling thousands of recordings and generating radio airplay around the world, but at times also worked in other fields, including investment reconciliations, accounting and banking. In 2018, he began working as a stock trader at Fidelity, and in 2019, as a workplace planning consultant. In January, 2020, he was glad to move home to Austin and join Merrill's Financial Advisor Development Program, and enjoys working with his clients to help them achieve their goals. In 2021 he completed his training for and earned the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.
As your Merrill advisor, I offer advice and guidance based on your goals and priorities -- for yourself and your family. Our approach to financial planning places you -- not the market -- at the center of our focus. I can help you understand the pros and cons of every potential decision, and help you maintain discipline so you can pursue your most important goals. As your needs or market conditions change, I will continue to collaborate with you and help you organize your financial life so that we can agree upon adjustments to your plan, as needed.
Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life
The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.
