Waverly Advisors
Tax Advisor
CPA

Natalya Magnuson

Natalya Magnuson, CPA, joined Waverly Advisors in October 2026 and serves as a Tax Advisor in the Dayton, Ohio office. She brings more than 20 years of experience providing tax, accounting, and advisory services to businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations.

Natalya’s expertise spans a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, professional services, affordable housing, and nonprofit organizations. Throughout her career, she has provided strategic tax planning, compliance, business consulting, and financial leadership to privately held companies and their owners.

At Waverly, Natalya works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families to develop tax-efficient strategies that support their broader financial goals. Her areas of focus include wealth preservation, retirement planning, charitable giving, business transition planning, and legacy planning. She is particularly passionate about helping business owners grow and diversify their wealth beyond their businesses to create long-term financial security and flexibility.

Natalya enjoys helping people navigate complex financial challenges and takes pride in simplifying intricate tax matters for her clients. She finds the greatest satisfaction in building trusted relationships and helping individuals and families achieve greater confidence in their financial future.

Natalya earned a degree in Finance from Sinclair Community College and a degree in Accounting from Wright State University. She has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 2006.

Outside of work, Natalya enjoys spending time with her husband, their two sons, and extended family. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, exploring new places, and participating in community and business networking events.

Areas of Expertise

The framework is organized intoย six primary pillars, each with detailed sub-specialties that advisors can select as self-identified areas of expertise.ย 

Investment strategy & portfolio management

Comprehensive investment oversight across public and private markets.

Wealth Planning & Strategy

Holistic financial planning and multi-generational wealth stewardship.

Private Markets & Alternative Investments

Access to private equity, private credit, real estate, and real assets.

Family Enterprise & Business Advisory

Business transition, succession planning, and family governance.

Tax, Estate & Legacy Planning

Tax optimization, estate structuring, and multigenerational legacy design.

Specialized Clients Needs

Customized solutions for unique life events and complex situations

Serving with Purpose

A Culture of Connection

Waverly takes its name from a meadow of quaking aspen trees, an ecosystem where individual trees are connected by a shared root system. Since 1999, that idea has inspired our firm: strong relationships, shared values, and the belief that we are better together.

Comprehensive Wealth Management, Connected by Design

Like an aspen grove, every part of a clientโ€™s financial life is interconnected. As an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), we bring together investment management, financial planning, tax strategy, trust and estate planning, and family office services to create coordinated solutions that simplify complexity and support long-term success.

A Culture Rooted in Service

Our culture of stewardship is guided by Integrity, Family, Grace, Team, Drive, Empathy, and Community. These values shape every client relationship, every decision, and every interaction. They are the foundation that keeps our people connected and ensures a consistent, high-touch experience across the firm.

The Difference Is Our People

While many firms offer financial advice, our greatest differentiator is our people. Waverlyโ€™s advisors, planners, investment professionals, tax specialists, and support teams work together to deliver thoughtful guidance and personalized solutions. It is this collaborative approach, and our commitment to serving clients with excellence and care, that transforms financial advice into lasting relationships.