Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor
CPA, CFP®

Neal Schulte

Neal Schulte joined Waverly Advisors as Partner, Wealth Advisor in September 2025.  Since launching his own practice in 1982, Neal Schulte has dedicated his career to helping individuals preserve and grow their wealth with confidence. With over four decades of experience—including five formative years at Big Four CPA firms—Neal specializes in crafting personalized financial strategies that ensure clients feel secure about their net worth and empowered to enjoy it. Whether it’s minimizing taxes, reducing probate costs, or encouraging meaningful gifting to family and charity, Neal’s approach is rooted in clarity, compassion, and long-term vision.

He holds a BSBA in Accounting from Xavier University and completed all tax coursework for a Master’s in Taxation at the University of Cincinnati, where he also taught tax and accounting. Neal is a proud member of the AICPA and FPA.

Outside the office, Neal is a devoted father to Nick and Leah, both of whom have joined him in the family business. He’s equally proud of his son-in-law and daughter-in-law, who support the firm and help raise his three energetic grandsons. Neal’s passions include lifting weights, pickleball, tennis, golf, ballroom dancing, and traveling the world.

Areas of Expertise

The framework is organized into six primary pillars, each with detailed sub-specialties that advisors can select as self-identified areas of expertise. 

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 client’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. Waverly’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

  • Xavier University, BSBA in Accounting
  • University of Cincinnati, Master’s in Taxation

Community Involvement

  • Ambassador for Real Men Wear Pink to fight cancer
  • Board member for A Special Rescue
  • Founder of the Schulte Uhrig Foundation, providing accounting scholarships to students in need

Ask Me About

  • Winning Dancing for the Stars in Cincinnati—and being the top fundraiser
  • Success planning for business owners
  • How to enjoy your wealth without fear of running out