Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor
CFP®, JD, LL.M.

Edward L. Carlisle

Eddie Carlisle joined Waverly Advisors in September of 2023 after SoundPath Investment Advisors was acquired by Waverly. He serves as a Partner and Wealth Advisor. Eddie’s career started while practicing law, primarily in tax and estate planning, for eight years. He switched his focus to investment management and advising and seventeen years later, Eddie still loves working closely with his clients to achieve their financial goals.

Eddie enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He likes to stay active by going to the gym and walking. In previous years he trained in martial arts gaining his black belts in taekwondo, hapkido, and hanmudo! In 2022 he spent nine days canoeing the Boundary Waters in Minnesota with his son and others from his Scout Troop.

Specialization

Areas of Expertise

Retirement Planning & Income Strategies

Retirement income optimization, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning.

Estate Tax & Gift Planning

Federal and state estate tax mitigation and annual exclusion gifting.

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting
  • Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
  • Juris Doctor
  • Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
  • Master of Laws in Taxation
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of Mississippi

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors – The Mustard Seed

Ask Me About

  • Investment Management
  • Estate Review
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Planning