Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor

Charlie Adair

Charlie Adair joined Waverly Advisors in November of 2025 as Partner, Wealth Advisor following the acquisition of select Promus business lines by Waverly Advisors, LLC. Charlie brings several years of experience in Investment Management. He covers the Southeast, seeking like-minded families and individuals to join Promusโ€™ community of investors. He also works closely with clients to develop an in-depth understanding of individual and family wealth management needs and preferences. He and his wife Preston live in Tuscaloosa and have 3 adult children.

With the addition of our Promus team, Waverly Advisors gains expanded expertise in Family Office servicesย across traditional and alternative asset classesย to the firm. This collaboration strengthens Waverlyโ€™s platform for ultra-high-net-worth families while maintaining Promusโ€™ core values of stewardship, integrity, and long-term relationship focus.

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

  • The University of Alabama, B.S.
  • The University of Alabama, M.B.A

Community Involvement

  • The University of Alabama Presidentโ€™s Cabinet, Member
  • Trinity Presbyterian Church, Elder
  • Embrace Alabama Kids, Former Board Member
  • Rooted Ministries, Former Board Member