Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor
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Gavin P. Gillison

Gavin Gillison joined Waverly Advisors in 2012 and is a Partner and a Wealth Advisor. Gavinโ€™s primary responsibilities include coordinating and interacting with clients concerning various financial matters, such as retirement planning and investment management. His prior experience includes work with a brokerage firm in Birmingham. Gavin and his wife live in Pell City, Alabama with their three children.

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Finance
    University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
  • Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a
    specialization in Family Financial Planning and Counseling
    University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Professional Affiliations

  • Financial Planning Association of North Alabama

Community Involvement

  • Church of the Highlands, Member
  • University of Alabama, Birmingham College Recruiting Team
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham, Young Advisory Board

Ask Me About

  • What you need to knowย about Social Security and Medicare
  • How to preserve wealth and leave a legacy
  • The importance of having a plan for retirement
  • Our comprehensive financial planning approach
  • Alabama football
  • Scuba diving with sharks
  • Zip lining through the rain forest