Waverly Advisors
Tax Advisor
CPA, NSSAยฎ

Edwina L. Martin

Edwina L. Martin joined Waverly Advisors in October of 2024 after 9258 Wealth Management was acquired by Waverly Advisors, LLC.ย ย Edwina is a seasoned Tax Professional with over 35 years of experience in personal, corporate, and partnership taxes. She holds several certifications and licenses, including CPA (Certified Public Accountant), NSSA (National Social Security Advisor), Series 65, and Notary. Edwina earned her BA in Business Administration/Accounting from Cedarville University and an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Xavier University. Her professional focus includes Medicare and Social Security, as well as tax and tax planning. Throughout her career, she has gained valuable experience working with a national firm, small public accounting firms, and a large Fortune 500 company. Currently, she focuses on personal income tax and tax planning for wealth clients, leveraging her NSSA designation to assist clients with Social Security decisions. As a Series 65 license holder and Investment Advisor Representative, Edwina is dedicated to serving wealth clientsโ€™ tax needs, conducting tax research, and developing ongoing trusting relationships.

She is actively involved in her community, contributing to the Liberty Heights Church Cookie Ministry and baking for the Liberty Township Fire Department.

In her personal time, Edwina enjoys hiking, birding, gardening, baking, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. She is also a passionate sports fan who loves watching football and soccer and attending games.

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

  • Cedarville University: BA in Business Administration/Accounting
  • Xavier University: Executive Certificate in Financial Planning

Community Involvement

  • Liberty Heights Church: Cookie Ministry
  • Bake for Liberty Twp Fire Department

Ask Me About

  • Medicare & Social Security
  • Tax & Tax Planning
  • Ask me about my experience skydiving