Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor

Barry Paster

Barry Paster joined Waverly Advisors as a Partner and Wealth Advisor in November of 2025 after the acquisition of Bridge Creek Capital Management, LLC. Barry has been an investment advisor since 1991. Previously, he published community newspapers on Cape Cod, the North Shore of Massachusetts and in southern New Hampshire. He also wrote an economics and financial column in the local daily newspaper on Sundays. He lives in West Barnstable with his wife and has a son and daughter-in-law.

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.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University
  • Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of Massachusetts Bar

Community Involvement

  • West Barnstable Civic Association
  • Barnstable Land Trust
  • Association to Preserve Cape Cod
  • Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
  • Heritage Museum & Gardens
  • Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, former director
  • Raymond Moore Foundation, former trustee
  • Cape Cod Conservatory, former governor

Ask Me About

  • Delivering milk at 2am with my father
  • Value investing
  • The advantages of buy and hold
  • Patience in investing
  • Why dividends matter
  • Radishball softball