Waverly Advisors
Wealth Advisor
CFPยฎ, CIMAยฎ, CRPC โ„ข, Series 65

Sean Lacey

Sean Lacey joined Waverly Advisors in 2024 and works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop thoughtful wealth management strategies aligned with their long-term goals, priorities, and values.

Sean brings a broad and well-rounded background in financial services. He began his career in retail banking, helping clients navigate everyday financial decisions and build a strong financial foundation. He later specialized in employer-sponsored retirement plans, advising both plan sponsors and participants on 401(k) strategies and retirement plan solutions. Sean then worked in the investment distribution space, partnering with registered investment advisors and defined contribution specialists before transitioning fully into private wealth management.

Today, Sean focuses on helping clients navigate increasingly complex financial decisions through comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, and estate planning coordination. He is known for taking the time to understand each clientโ€™s goals, concerns, and vision for the future while building long-term relationships grounded in trust, communication, and personalized guidance.

Sean believes wealth management should help bring clarity and coordination to every aspect of a clientโ€™s financial life. Beyond investment management, he works to help clients make informed decisions, simplify complexity, and align their financial resources with the people, priorities, and experiences that matter most to them.

Outside of the office, Sean enjoys spending time with his wife, Brittanie, and their three children, Everett, Scarlett, and Marren. As a family, they enjoy exploring Coloradoโ€™s state parks, visiting zoos, fishing, and spending time outdoors together.

Specialization

Areas of Expertise

Portfolio Construction & Asset Allocation

Customized portfolio design aligned with risk tolerance and objectives.

Holistic Wealth Planning

Integrated financial planning across investments, taxes, estate, and risk.

Retirement Planning & Income Strategies

Retirement income optimization, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning.

Multi-Generational Wealth Planning

Family wealth continuity, values-based planning, and legacy design.

Tax Optimization & Mitigation

Year-round tax planning, projections, and strategy implementation.

Estate Tax & Gift Planning

Federal and state estate tax mitigation and annual exclusion gifting.

Divorce & Wealth Protection Planning

Asset protection during divorce, QDRO strategies, and marital estate planning.

Corporate Retirement Plan Advisory

401(k), 403(b), and defined contribution plan management.

Corporate Executives & C-Suite Advisory

Specialized planning for senior executives and board members.

Concentrated Wealth & Stock Positions

Managing large equity positions from IPOs, company stock, or founder shares.

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

  • California State University, Northridge

Community Involvement

  • Member of Mountain Springs Church
  • School Board Director, James Irwin Charter School

Ask Me About

  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Education Planning
  • Generational Wealth Planning
  • Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans
  • Insurance Analysis