At Bank of America Private Bank, we take pride in our history and in serving our clients’ best interests. We also value the continual pursuit of innovation in a constantly transforming world. We apply this perspective to help our clients anticipate and respond to evolving markets, changing environments and the growing complexities of the financial landscape. Mindful of the past, our focus is on providing today’s clients with disciplined financial strategies and a bridge across generations.
Kimberly M Bleach
Managing Director, Private Client Advisor
Professional Profile
Kimberly Bleach, CIMA®, CFP®, CTFA, is Managing Director and Private Client Advisor with Bank of America Private Bank in Sarasota, Florida. She works closely with ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, helping them to create wealth management strategies based on immediate, mid-term and long-term priorities. Her consultative approach underscores the value of listening and engaging in ongoing dialogues to understand each client's evolving life and legacy goals.
Kimberly is committed to providing a boutique-like local service experience while delivering the extensive resources of a global institution. She leads a team of specialists who can offer strategies for philanthropy and investment management; trust and estate planning services; and structured credit solutions. The team's experience includes helping clients design and implement strategies for managing private business interests, restricted stock, farm and ranch holdings, and real estate investments.
Kimberly has over 24 years of financial services experience as a private client manager, regional credit advisor and trust officer. She joined the Private Bank (formerly U.S. Trust) in 2010. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Kimberly graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
In the community, Kimberly has had leader-ship roles with several organizations. Currently, she serves on the board of Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida and the advisory council of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Previously, she was board secretary of the Asolo Repertory Theatre and a board member of Pines of Sarasota. Kimberly is a member and past president of the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council. She is an active member of Sarasota Yacht Club, having served on the membership and SYC Cares committees.
*Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
*Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S.
*Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) certification is issued by the ABA Institute of Certified Bankers.
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For more than 200 years, Bank of America Private Bank has helped clients navigate the complex challenges of managing significant wealth. We draw on the Private Bank’s personalized approach, as well as the resources of Bank of America, to help individuals and families, businesses, and institutions achieve their financial objectives. Whether you’re looking to preserve and share wealth, build philanthropic legacies or plan for future growth, our commitment is to make your goals our priority.
