Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor
CFPยฎ

Laura T. Baker

Laura joined Waverly Advisors as a Wealth Advisor following the merger with Clark Financial Advisors in the spring of 2022. She brings over 15 years of investment industry experience and a passion for comprehensive financial planning.

As a Certified Financial Plannerโ„ข professional, Laura takes pride in developing meaningful client relationships that allow her to create tailored financial plans and investment portfolios. She was drawn to the industry by the opportunity to take an active role in her clientsโ€™ financial futures and help them turn their goals into thoughtful, actionable plans.

Laura has a particular interest in helping clients navigate the care of aging loved ones, drawing from both her personal and professional experience. Working in a fee-only capacity is also important to her, as it allows clients to feel confident in her role as a fiduciary and trusted advisor.

Laura and her husband live in Mountain Brook with their two young children. She is an avid reader and often sets a goal of reading 100 books each year.

Specialization

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive Financial Planning

Waverly Women

Family Office Services

Multi-Generational Wealth Planning

Holistic Wealth Planning

Wealth Planning & Strategy

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 Family Financial Planning
  • University of Georgia

Community Involvement

  • Ballet Guild of Birmingham, Sustainer
  • Childrenโ€™s Art Guild of Birmingham, Sustainer
  • Junior League of Birmingham, Sustainer
  • Cherokee Bend Elementary Schoolโ€™s Parent Teacher Organization, Past Secretary