About
Bob Killebrew is a Partner and Senior Relationship Advisor at WMS Partners in Cockeysville, Maryland, where he brings decades of expertise in wealth management, investment strategy, and client advisory for high-net-worth individuals and families. His current focus includes developing tailored investment solutions, overseeing portfolio allocations, and guiding both multi-generational estate planning and philanthropic strategies for clients.
He has held senior leadership roles across the investment industry, including Partner at Alex. Brown & Sons, where he chaired the Investment Committee for 23 years, and Principal at Robert Garrett & Sons. Killebrew is recognized for his experience in public equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, with a strong emphasis on asset allocation and long-term capital preservation.
Killebrew holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in American History from Yale University. His tenure in the industry is marked by notable leadership, deep sector knowledge, and a commitment to fiduciary excellence, making him a trusted advisor for complex wealth and investment matters.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMS Partners | Partner | Jan 2009 to Present | Senior Partner, Chief Strategist |
| Alex. Brown & Sons | Partner | Apr 1974 to Apr 2003 | — |
| Robert Garrett and Sons | Partner | Jan 1965 to Jan 1974 | Member of the Board Member of the Executive Committee |
Education
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
1962 — 1964
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)
1957 — 1961
Skills & Expertise
Others at HB Wealth Management, LLC (23)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D David Citron | CIO | Baltimore, MD , United States |
| Principal | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
| Principal | Tampa, FL , United States | |
J Josh Rowe | Principal | Baltimore, MD , United States |
K Kerstin Wiles | Senior Associate | Suwanee, GA , United States |
| Senior Associate | Alpharetta, GA , United States | |
N Noreen Frost | Partner, Portfolio Manager | Towson, MD , United States |
| Senior Trader and Associate Portfolio Manager | Towson, MD , United States | |
| Partner | Denver, CO , United States | |
| Senior Associate | Atlanta, GA , United States |
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