Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager
CFA®

Daniele Donahoe

Daniele joined Waverly Advisors in April of 2024 when McShane Partners was acquired by Waverly Advisors, LLC. Daniele serves as Partner, Wealth Advisor, and Portfolio Manager of the firm as well as sitting on the firm’s internal Investment Committee. Prior to Waverly, Daniele was with Columbia Management Group, where, as a Senior Portfolio Manager, she co-managed the Columbia Small Cap Growth II fund. Before Columbia Management, Daniele served as an Associate Analyst on an Institutional Investor Magazine Ranked Equity Research Team following the Enterprise Software Industry at Salomon Smith Barney (Citigroup) in New York. She has also served as an associate at Thomas Weisel Partners in San Francisco, CA and J.C. Bradford in Nashville, TN.

Throughout her career, Daniele has focused on equity research across a broad range of industries ranging from multi-billion-dollar corporations to small and micro capitalization equities. Daniele has successfully applied her experience in institutional money management, her time on Wall Street and her experience managing a fund, to grow and initiate change at McShane Partners (now Waverly Advisors) where assets more than tripled under her directive.

Daniele has co-authored industry publications such as B2B eCommerce: A Vertical and Horizontal Perspective and E2E Commerce: How the Internet Redefines Enterprise Software and continues to write research whitepapers on topics ranging from ETFs, fixed income and alternative assets. She is a frequent speaker in Charlotte news outlets, including the Charlotte Business Journal and Charlotte Observer, as well as national publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

Yoga is the foundation from which Daniele garners physical and mental fortitude. Her children are the most amazingly intricate and astonishing gifts she has ever been given. She enjoys traveling the world and adores fashion, art museums, independent films, and opera.

Areas of Expertise

The framework is organized into six primary pillars, each with detailed sub-specialties that advisors can select as self-identified areas of expertise. 

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 client’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. Waverly’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

  • BS in Business Administration
    Kenan-Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Professional Affiliations

  • CFA Society North Carolina

Community Involvement

  • Board Member for Greenhouse Scholars
  • Selection Committee for the Queens Learning Society

Ask Me About

  • Investment Management
  • Business Transaction Advising
  • Generational Wealth Planning
  • Charitable & Family Gifting
  • Worldwide travel