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Welcome to Waverly Advisors, LLC—simplifying the complexities of wealth management and financial planning since 1999. At Waverly, we listen. All rights reserved.

Our passion drives us, integrity guides us, and earning your trust is central to our mission. For more than two decades, we’ve helped clients navigate the sophisticated needs that come with wealth. With 290+ team members in offices across the U.S., we provide comprehensive services rooted in strong personal relationships, disciplined strategies, and independent advice. As a fee-only, federally reg

FA Magazine's 2026 America's Top 100 RIAs 07/21/2026

We're honored to share that Waverly Advisors has once again been recognized by Financial Advisor Magazine among the nation's leading registered investment advisory firms.

In 2026, Waverly was ranked:

#28 in Financial Advisor Magazine's America's Top 100 RIAs
#8 in Financial Advisor Magazine's Top 50 Fastest-Growing RIAs

While we're grateful for this recognition, what matters most to us is the trust our clients place in our team every day. These rankings reflect the dedication of our professionals across the country and our continued commitment to providing thoughtful advice, personalized wealth management, and exceptional client service.

Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and communities for being part of our journey.

Financial Advisor Magazine's America's Top 100 RIAs: https://waverly-advisors.com/news/fa-magazines-2026-americas-top-100-rias

Financial Advisor Magazine's Top 50 Fastest-Growing RIAs: https://waverly-advisors.com/news/fa-magazines-2026-top-50-fastest-growing-firms

FA Magazine's 2026 America's Top 100 RIAs Waverly Advisors is named among FA Magazine's 2025 America's Top 100 RIAs nationwide.

07/17/2026

Markets rebounded sharply during the second quarter, but beneath the surface, important shifts continue to reshape the investment landscape.

In this latest Quarterly Review & Market Outlook, Clay McDaniel, CFA®, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Waverly Advisors, discusses the key themes that defined Q2 2026 and what investors should be watching going forward. He explores the market's recovery following geopolitical uncertainty, the expanding influence of artificial intelligence on global markets, and why understanding where AI exposure exists in your portfolio is becoming increasingly important.

Clay also shares his perspective on evolving regulatory developments, changing market leadership, and why he believes this is an exceptional environment to build truly diversified portfolios focused on long-term resilience.

Read the full Quarterly Review & Market Outlook: https://waverly-advisors.com/insights/q2-2026

For important disclosures, please visit: https://waverly-advisors.com/otherimportantdisclosure

07/16/2026

Summer has a way of sneaking up on all of us, making it hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year.
It can also be a great opportunity to revisit your 401(k) plan and make sure it’s still meeting the needs of your team.

Whether you have questions, need to make adjustments, or simply want to revisit your plan, our team is here to support you this summer and beyond.

If something has been on your mind or you would simply like to connect, do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help keep your plans moving forward.

Learn more: https://waverly-advisors.com/services/full-service-retirement-plans/

For important disclosures, please visit: https://waverly-advisors.com/otherimportantdisclosure



For important disclosures, please visit: https://waverly-advisors.com/otherimportantdisclosure

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Mid-year is the ideal time to take a closer look at your charitable giving strategy, especially with key tax changes taking effect in 2026. As you plan ahead, there are important charitable giving thresholds and updates to consider. Swipe to learn more.

These changes may not affect how much you give, but they can influence when and how you give to maximize your impact. If you would like help reviewing your charitable giving strategy or preparing for 2026 thresholds, call us today.

For important disclosures, please visit: https://waverly-advisors.com/otherimportantdisclosure

07/07/2026

Many retirees support charitable organizations through annual donations, religious institutions, community foundations, and causes that are important to their families. But if charitable giving is already part of your financial life, there may be another approach worth considering.

In this whitepaper, Thomas DiCesare, Wealth Advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC, explores Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and how they may help eligible retirees align charitable giving with retirement income and tax planning.

Download the guide to learn:
🤲 What a Qualified Charitable Distribution is and how it works
❤️ How a QCD differs from taking an IRA distribution and writing a check
📋 Why some retirees use QCDs to satisfy all or part of their Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
🌿 How QCDs may help support charitable goals while managing taxable income in retirement

For individuals who already support charitable causes, a QCD may offer a straightforward way to integrate charitable giving into a broader retirement planning strategy.

📖 Read the full whitepaper here: https://waverly-advisors.com/insights/beyond-writing-a-check

Please see the disclosure at the bottom of the article.

07/04/2026
06/30/2026

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year.

Mid-year is a good time to pause and reflect, not just on what’s happened so far, but on what may have changed in your financial life over the past few months.

If something has shifted, or if you’d simply like to check in on your plan, we’re here to help.

Reach out anytime if you’d like to connect.

View important disclosures: https://waverly-advisors.com/important-disclosures

06/26/2026

The economic landscape continues to evolve as markets respond to changing energy prices, shifting Federal Reserve expectations, and signs of improving economic growth.

In this latest update, John Cox, CFA®, CAIA, Chief Economist, Partner, Wealth Advisor at Waverly Advisors, discusses several of the key developments influencing the markets and economy. He reviews the recent easing of oil prices following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the outlook for inflation and interest rates under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, and what stronger job growth, accelerating GDP, and robust corporate earnings may signal for the months ahead.

John also shares his perspective on the upcoming midterm elections, broadening market leadership beyond large-cap technology, and the improving outlook for fixed income.

For important disclosures, please visit: https://waverly-advisors.com/otherimportantdisclosure

Photos from Waverly Advisors, LLC's post 06/25/2026

So far, 2026 has been a year that calls for steady and thoughtful decision making.

From inflation and interest rates to cash flow and investment in AI, several forces are continuing to shape financial decisions in meaningful ways, even as parts of the economy remain resilient.

A few questions worth asking now:

- Are your current plans still working for today’s environment?
- Where could a clearer picture help you make better decisions?
- Do you have enough flexibility if conditions change?

Read the full article: https://waverly-advisors.com/insights/midyear-financial-review-what-matters-now/

If you’d like to reconnect or talk through any updates, our team is here for you.

View important disclosures: https://waverly-advisors.com/services/full-service-retirement-plans/

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