Waverly Advisors
Wealth Advisor

Joe Belew

Joe Belew joined Waverly Advisors in October of 2024 after 9258 Wealth Management was acquired by Waverly Advisors, LLC.ย ย With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Joe previously served as a Senior Portfolio Manager, where he managed a Large Cap Value Mutual Fund from 1991 to 2001. This fund was recognized as the #1 performing Large Cap Equity Mutual Fund in the Greater Cincinnati area in 1995 and 1996. Joeโ€™s professional interests include investment management and creating customized portfolios that align with clientsโ€™ goals and risk tolerance, all while maintaining a culture of compliance.

Outside of his professional life, Joe is a passionate sports fan who pitched in college, enjoys attending Cincinnati Reds and Bengals games, playing golf with friends, and spending quality time with his wife of over 42 years. He also loves traveling to Hilton Head Island, SC with their two grown children, their spouses, and three beautiful grandchildren.

Specialization

Areas of Expertise

Portfolio Construction & Asset Allocation

Customized portfolio design aligned with risk tolerance and objectives.

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

  • 1979 graduate of Belmont College (now Belmont University) in Nashville, TN
  • Bachelor of Business Administration

Ask Me About

  • Investment Management
  • Creating Customized Portfolios ‘
  • Baseball