Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor
CFPยฎ, CKAยฎ, ChFCยฎ, CRPCยฎ, APMAยฎ, CAPยฎ, CLUยฎ

Charles Simmons

Charles “Chuck” Simmons joined Waverly Advisors in April 2026 after TruWealth Advisors was acquired by Waverly Advisors, LLC. Chuck originally started in the financial services industry in 1991 immediately after graduating from Tulane University. As a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Waverly, Chuck specializes in financial planning, charitable giving, and generational estate planning strategies. Chuckโ€™s servant heart and teaching mindset provides clients with the knowledge needed to develop and reach their personal financial and estate planning goals.

Chuckโ€™s greatest passions are his faith and family. He is married to his best friend, Christy, with whom he has two children, Ethan and Merrin. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, motorcycle riding, and playing pickleball. Those who meet Chuck quickly recognize his love to serve his clients, his family, and his church. If you donโ€™t see Chuck leading from the front, you can probably find him serving, cleaning, and helping out behind the scene.

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

  • Tulane University, B.S.
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
  • Accredit Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA)
  • Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
  • Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • Chartered Retirement planning Counselor (CRPC)

Professional Affiliations

  • Kingdom Advisors

Community Involvement

  • Baptist Community Ministry, board member
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Foundation Board
  • New Orleans Mission, supporter
  • Next Generation Clubs, supporter

Ask Me About:

  • Our approach to comprehensive financial planning
  • Charitable giving strategies (Donor advised funds, Charitable trusts, Qualified Charitable Distributions)