Waverly Advisors

Awards & Rankings

Recognition from leading industry publications serves as a benchmark for excellence, reflecting a commitment to high standards of service and the successful execution of an integrated wealth management model.

Barrons 2025
FA Magazine Top RIA 2026
FA Magazine 50 Fastest Growers 2026
Barrons 2025
FA Magazine Top RIA 2026
FA Magazine 50 Fastest Growers 2026

Awards That Reflect Our
Commitment

Barron’s 2026 Top 100 Independent Advisors

Waverly Advisors congratulates Larry Hood, ChFC®, Partner, Regional Director, Wealth Advisor, on being named to Barron’s 2026 Top 100 Independent Advisors list for the 12th consecutive year!

Barron’s 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms

Waverly Advisors is proud to be recognized by Barron’s as one of the nation’s Top 100 RIA Firms for 2026, ranking No. 27 nationwide.

Citywire RIA 50 Growers Across America 2026

Waverly Advisors has been recognized by Citywire RIA as the fastest-growing registered investment advisor in Birmingham as part of its 2026 50 Growers Across America report.

Ranked #1 In Birmingham Business Journal 2026 Largest Money Managers

We’re honored to be recognized as Birmingham’s #1 largest money manager by assets under management. This achievement is a reflection of the dedication, expertise and commitment our team brings to serving our clients every day.

Ranked #1 In Birmingham Business Journal 2026 Largest Money Managers

We’re honored to be recognized as Birmingham’s #1 largest money manager by assets under management. This achievement is a reflection of the dedication, expertise and commitment our team brings to serving our clients every day.

Ranked #2 In Birmingham Business Journal 2026 Fastest-Growing Money Managers

We’re proud to be recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of Birmingham’s fastest-growing registered investment advisers, ranked by one-year change in assets managed.

Ranked #1 in Birmingham Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work

We’re honored to be recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Birmingham.

FA Magazine’s 2026 America’s Top 100 RIAs

Financial Advisor Magazine has released its 2026 America’s Top RIA Survey & Rankings, and Waverly Advisors has been named among the Top 100 RIA firms in the nation.

FA Magazine’s 2026 Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms

Financial Advisor Magazine has published its 2026 America’s Top RIA Survey & Rankings, and Waverly Advisors is honored to be recognized among the Top 50 fastest-growing RIA firms in the nation.

 

Forbes 2026 Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State

Forbes has once again ranked Melanie Nichols in the Top 3 Women Wealth Advisors in Alabama! Congratulations, Melanie!

Forbes 2025 Top RIA Firms

Forbes 2025 Top RIA Firms Ranking Is Out, and Waverly Advisors Earns Recognition as One of the Leading Firms Nationwide.

Barron's 2025 Top RIA Firms

Barron’s 2025 Top RIA Firms Ranking Is Out, and Waverly Advisors Is Honored as One of the Top Firms Nationwide.

Barron’s 2024 Top RIA Firms

Barron’s 2024 Top RIA Firms Ranking Is Out, and Waverly Advisors is Recognized as One of the Top RIA Firms Nationwide.

 

Important Disclosure

Neither rankings and/or recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, job promotion, license, membership in any professional organization, or any amount of prior experience or success should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if Waverly Advisors is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. Rankings published by magazines, and others, generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser. Rankings are generally limited to participating advisers (see participation criteria/methodology below). Unless expressly indicated to the contrary, Waverly Advisors did not pay a fee to be included on any such ranking. No ranking or recognition should be construed as a current or past endorsement of Waverly Advisors by any of its clients. Waverly Advisor’s Chief Compliance Officer remains available to address any questions regarding rankings and/or recognitions, including providing the criteria used for any reflected ranking. Waverly Advisors does not pay a fee to be considered for or included in awards, rankings, or recognition lists related to the RIA industry. In certain circumstances, Waverly may pay a licensing or usage fee to display the award provider’s name, logo, badge, or related marketing materials after the recognition has been granted. Any such payment is not made in connection with obtaining the award or ranking and should not be construed as an endorsement or guarantee of future investment performance or client experience.