Waverly Advisors
Compliance Manager

Ben Foster

Ben joined Waverly Advisors in June of 2024 and serves as the firm’s Compliance Manager. He has over 10 years experience in compliance for registered investment advisors and enjoys identifying opportunities to build consensus and find ‘win-win’ situations for the firm’s compliance needs. In his role, Ben assists Waverlyโ€™s Chief Compliance Officer with reviewing regulatory compliance requirements, implementing policies and controls, and educating employees about regulatory requirements.

In his spare time, Ben enjoys going to concerts and live sporting events. He considers himself the biggest Alabama basketball fan that you will ever meet!

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

  • MBA – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Community Involvement

  • Member of Blackburn Institute
  • Member of Birmingham Sunrise Rotary
  • Member of Vestavia Hills Civitan Club

Ask Me About

  • Why compliance is integral for our firm and clients