InVista Advisors Joins Waverly Advisors
We are pleased to announce a new chapter in our journey. We are part of Waverly Advisors effective July 24, 2026.
DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS
Built to Support Your Next Chapter
InVista joined Waverly Advisors to expand the resources and services available to our clients while remaining aligned with a firm that shares our values. At the heart of both firms is a commitment to advocating for clients and providing thoughtful, personalized financial guidance.
Our mission remains centered on making a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives through comprehensive financial planning, investment management and fiduciary advice. We believe wealth management is about more than managing assets. It is about building lasting relationships, understanding each client’s personal financial journey and providing guidance as their needs evolve.
Our team remains committed to serving clients with integrity, independence, transparency and a highly personalized approach. We look forward to continuing these relationships and supporting our clients for many years to come.
$35.6B
Assets Under Management as of 7.27.2026
480+
Dedicated Team Members Ready To Serve You
50+
Locations Across 20 States Serving Key Markets Nationwide
Waverly President & CEO
Justin Russell
“InVista has built an outstanding reputation within the Montgomery market. This acquisition expands Waverly’s presence in Alabama and strengthens the firm’s ability to serve clients across the state, while bringing together two firms that share a deep commitment to people, planning and long-term growth.”
Partner and Wealth Advisor
Carl "Brandt" McDonald
“Joining Waverly marks an exciting new chapter for the team, and most importantly, our clients. Waverly’s scale and resources will strengthen our ability to serve clients while preserving the personalized client experiences and trusted client relationships that have always defined InVista, further positioning us to deliver even greater value to our clients for generations to come.”
Partner and Wealth Advisor
Michael Barranco
“The InVista team has worked tirelessly to build a firm defined by exceptional client service and culture of excellence. This transaction marks a defining new chapter – one that expands opportunities for our employees and deepens our commitment to the clients we serve. Waverly’s proven track record of growth and collaboration made them the clear choice as our long-term partner, and we look forward to everything we can accomplish together.”
Partner and Wealth Advisor
Austin Barranco
“The responsibility we carry goes far beyond managing assets; it is about helping clients make confident decisions, steward their resources wisely and build lasting financial strength. Waverly gives us greater depth to fulfill that responsibility for families, business owners and nonprofit organizations while preserving the trust, transparency and personal relationships at the heart of our work.”
good things grow
Like an aspen grove, every part of your financial life is interconnected. We bring investment management, financial planning, tax strategy, and trust and estate planning together into one coordinated approach, simplifying complexity and building clarity at every stage. You don’t work with just one advisor. You gain a full team of specialists committed to your goals.
The work may evolve over time. The relationship remains. Just as the aspen grove grows from a shared foundation, we grow with purpose, deeply rooted in our commitment to serve our clients, our team, and our communities.
Our Culture & values
Everything we do begins with a single question: how can we serve our clients, our teams, and the communities we call home?
- Serve
- Integrity
- Family
- Grace
- Team
- Drive
- Empathy
- Community
Stewardship in Every Relationship
Service is more than what we do—it is how we show up. Guided by a commitment to stewardship, we place the needs, goals, and well-being of those we serve at the center of every interaction. By listening deeply, acting thoughtfully, and remaining present through every stage of life, we build relationships rooted in trust, care, and lasting connection.
Trust Earned Through Action
Integrity is the foundation of every relationship we build. We communicate with clarity, follow through on our commitments, and take accountability for every interaction. By aligning what we say, what we do, and what clients experience, we create the confidence, consistency, and peace of mind that lasting relationships require.
Centered on What Matters Most
Family is at the heart of meaningful planning. We take the time to understand the people, relationships, values, and aspirations behind every financial decision. By keeping what matters most at the center of our approach, we help clients navigate today while preparing thoughtfully for future generations.
Wisdom with Understanding
Life’s most important decisions are rarely simple. We approach every conversation with patience, empathy, and perspective, creating space for thoughtful dialogue and informed decisions. Through calm guidance and genuine understanding, we help bring clarity when it matters most.
Stronger Together
Exceptional service is the result of shared expertise and seamless collaboration. Behind every client relationship is a connected team working together with a common purpose and a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs. This coordinated approach ensures thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and a consistent experience.
Purpose in Motion
We are committed to helping clients move forward with confidence. Through proactive guidance, disciplined follow-through, and intentional action, we help create momentum toward meaningful goals. Our focus is not simply on progress, but on progress guided by purpose.
Understanding Before Advising
The best advice begins with listening. We seek to understand the personal experiences, priorities, and aspirations that shape every decision. By gaining a deeper perspective, we provide guidance that feels thoughtful, relevant, and aligned with what matters most to each client and family.
Connected for the Journey
Relationships are built over time through trust, consistency, and meaningful connection. We remain engaged through life’s milestones, transitions, and opportunities, providing continuity that extends beyond individual interactions. As needs evolve, our commitment to the relationship remains steadfast—because the work may change, but the connection endures.
OUR PEOPLE SET US APART
Stronger Together. Rooted in Purpose.
Our culture draws the right fit and filters out the rest.
Waverly’s culture is both a magnet and a filter. Our values of grace, family, empathy, and community, attract advisors and clients wired for service who want a genuine, family-like community they rarely find elsewhere. Meanwhile, integrity, team, and drive naturally screen out those who don’t fit. The elegance? It’s the same culture doing both jobs. By being unapologetically clear about who we are, we draw in those who resonate and let misalignment self-select out. That’s why our people are so aligned and why our people are what set us apart.
INTENTIONAL STEWARDSHIP
Our Investment Philosophy
Waverly Advisors unites public and private markets on one platform, pairing the liquidity and global diversification of public equities and fixed income with institutional access to private equity, private credit, and real assets. Anchored by a client-first, goals-based philosophy built on discipline, diversification, and risk-awareness, we help individuals, families, and business owners protect and grow wealth across generations.
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