Waverly Advisors
Wealth Advisor
AAMSยฎ/AWMAยฎ

Lee Brill

Lee Brill is a Wealth Advisor with Waverly’s Tampa office.ย  He specializes in providing personal financial planning, portfolio management and estate planning to high-net-worth individuals and families. Lee brings 35 years of banking and wealth management experience to the Firm. He holds Accredited Asset Management Specialists (AAMSยฎ) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMAยฎ) designations, both of which require rigorous studies, exams and a promise to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct. Lee lives in Tampa with his two daughters.

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 Arts in Political Science
    Furman University, Greenville, SC

Community Involvement

  • Leadership Tampa Alumnus
  • Foothills Land Conservancy
  • Past President-Economic Club of Tampa

Ask Me About

  • Steps to transitioning your business to your children or others
  • Positioning your investment portfolio to align with your needs and risk objectives
  • How serving others professionally has made me a better father and mentor
  • Vacationing in the Appalachian Mountains during the summer
  • My children
  • My love of the outdoors and conservation