For Advisors Partnering with Waverly

Waverly’s M&A-focused growth initiative continues to be intentional in adding highly skilled individuals who align with Waverly’s core values.

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Waverly Advisors Acquires Planning Capital Management

This partnership represents Waverly's 10th acquisition of 2024 and establishes Waverly’s presence in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Waverly Advisors Acquires Buckingham Advisors

“Partnering with Buckingham means that Waverly gains a robust tax preparation and planning service line that will enhance our ability to serve our high-net-worth clients,” said Justin Russell, President of Waverly. “Jay has built a team of talented professionals, and we are thrilled to welcome them to Waverly.”

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In the Press The transaction closed on December 13, 2024 and increases Waverly’s AUM to approximately $15.9 billion.
In the Press The transaction closed on November 8, 2024, and increases Waverly’s AUM to approximately $15.5 billion.

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are a successful RIA wanting to enhance your client experience, broaden your service offering, accelerate growth, achieve scalability, or solve for continuity and succession, we may have the solution you are looking for.

Waverly Advisors (Waverly) was founded in 1999 in Birmingham, AL as a subsidiary of Warren Averett.  Since then, we have evolved into an independent holistic wealth management firm with experience in financial planning, investment, estate, and tax planning services, growing both organically and through M&A to 250+ employees and more than $15.9 Billion in AUM as of 12.13.2024.

In addition to Birmingham, we have 32 offices across the U.S.

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250+TEAM MEMBERS ACROSS 33 LOCATIONS IN THE US
24 PARTNERSHIPS SINCE 2011
17+ DESIGNATIONS INCLUDING CFP®, CPA, CFA, JD, AEP, CIMA, AAMS®, AWMA®, CAIA, QPFC, CIPM, MBA, CWS, QKA, FPQP™ *
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LINES OF BUSINESS: PRIVATE CLIENTS, FAMILY OFFICE, CORPORATE RETIREMENT PLANS, INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING & WOMEN'S WEALTH CONNECTION

Proven Growth

Waverly’s M&A-focused growth initiative continues to be intentional in adding highly skilled individuals who align with Waverly’s core values.

 

PARTNER WITH US

We partner with both Independent RIA and CPA affiliated firms.
If you are an independent RIA seeking succession solutions, expanded business capabilities, or systematic growth channels, we are uniquely positioned to help.
If you have a CPA heritage, let us show you why we love ours and how we've successfully separated from our original CPA firm while strengthening a great business relationship.  We have actually done this multiple times!

STRONG LEADERSHIP

Led by Josh Reidinger, CEO and Justin Russell, President, Waverly Advisors partnered with Wealth Partners Capital Group (“WPCG”) and HGGC in December 2021 to collaboratively identify and integrate like-minded RIAs and advisors who are seeking access to expanded business capabilities, strategic growth and succession solutions.

WPCG and HGGC bring RIA M&A expertise and a strategic focus on growth, scale and value creation, along with capital access.

 

Josh Reidinger, CEO

Josh brings over 25 years of business leadership and a deep desire to help others. He started as a runner with Warren Averett in 1996 and was a founding member of Warren Averett Asset Management. As CEO of Waverly, Josh is a servant leader who brings empathy, experience and intentionality to every interaction.

"Everything we do centers around serving. We believe we were put here to serve our clients, one another and our communities. We are excited to partner with like-minded firms who want to grow and serve along with us." - Josh Reidinger, CEO

Contact Josh

Phone: 205.769.3294
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Justin Russell, President

Justin brings unique perspective and thoughtful insight to every conversation. He started with Warren Averett Asset Management in 2006, eventually holding both CCO and COO titles. He currently serves as President of Waverly Advisors. Justin is a proven leader with over 20 years of investment and management experience.

"Our culture is a huge part of what defines and differentiates us. I like to say it's both a filter and a magnet. We are firm filled with culture carriers. Josh and I may be the leaders of the firm, but it's our team that has created the amazing firm we have today and who will take us to great heights in the years ahead." - Justin Russell, President

Contact Justin

Phone: 205.769.3384
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SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

Waverly’s Integration Team is ready to help you integrate with our firm. We walk alongside new partner firms to ensure you feel confident every step of the way when joining our Waverly family.

 


NEW PARTNER & TEAM TESTIMONIALS

Our team is our voice.  Whether you are a new partner firm making the transition to become part of Waverly or a long-term team member; you know that when we speak culture we mean every word.  These testimonials give you a sneak peak of what it means to be part of Waverly.

 

 

 


 

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