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Dalton C

CFP®

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Dalton Clary is a CFP® professional with four years at Waverly Advisors, LLC and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capstone Building Corp., FYZICAL Balance Centers, The University of Alabama, First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa, and Northridge High School. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private markets allocations, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William B

Series 63, Series 65

Homewood, AL

Arkadios Wealth Advisors

William Baxley is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has experience at several financial institutions, including BBVA Bank, Fuelfox, and PNC Bank, totaling over 15 years in the financial sector, though this is his first year as an advisor at Arkadios. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans using various portfolio management strategies and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David S

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

David Sanderlin is a financial advisor with Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and First Southern National Bank. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Elizabeth B

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Elizabeth Brasher is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Warren Averett Asset Management, Oakworth Capital Bank, and Regions Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in managing two non-investment-related businesses, Brasher Design Studio, LLC and LandBurro, LLC. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a range of investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael K

CFA®

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Michael Kay is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL. His prior work includes roles at The Kay Company and The Master's Study, as well as experience outside the financial sector. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a range of investment management and planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Melanie N

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Melanie Nichols is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 professional with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and provides a range of services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office solutions.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kelly C

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Kelly Clary is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, with 14 years of industry experience. She has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC for nine years. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph G

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Synovus Securities, Inc.

Joseph Griffin Jr. is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience and has worked at Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank since 2015. In 2026, he joined Pinnacle Bank, affiliated with Synovus Securities. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses a client risk-tolerance questionnaire and due diligence processes to guide portfolio management on the Envestnet platform.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lisa F

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Lisa Free is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She currently works at Waverly Advisors, LLC and has previously been associated with Invista Advisors, McDonald Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory roles, she is an active writing agent for a non-variable insurance business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, and offers various financial planning and multi-family office services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Clay W

CFP®, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

The Welch Group, LLC

Clay Wood is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at BCR Wealth Strategies, LLC and Lance Hocutt Financial Group. The Welch Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers family office–style and concierge services and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to design portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Charles A

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Charles Adair is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He previously worked for Promus Capital, LLC from 2013 to 2025. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office solutions.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jesse S

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Sagespring Wealth Partners

Jesse Scroggins is a financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with SageSpring since 2016. Outside of advising, he is involved in a direct marketing business connected to his family. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including individual households, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers tailored investment management and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party manager relationships alongside traditional wealth management and OCIO solutions.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC

William Smith is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, based in Birmingham, AL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gibbs Wealth Management in 2024, he worked at Triumph Wealth Advisors, Inc. and World Equity Group. He is also the owner of Bill Smith Wealth Management, LLC. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and a range of analytical approaches to guide investment allocations.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management
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Kimberly R

CFP®

Birmingham, AL

The Welch Group, LLC

Kimberly Reynolds is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with The Welch Group, LLC since 2004. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in assets for over a thousand clients, including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services tailored to each client's objectives using various analytical approaches across multiple time horizons.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Kimberly W

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Kimberly Warner is a financial advisor with Waverly Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked for Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC from 2016 to 2022 before joining Waverly Advisors in 2022. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a blend of traditional and alternative investment strategies and provides services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office support.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William J

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Synovus Securities, Inc.

William Jennette is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Synovus Bank, and Pinnacle Bank. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services across various managed account programs. The firm uses a client risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and manager selection, providing portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Callie W

CFP®, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

The Welch Group, LLC

Callie Waldrop is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with The Welch Group, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Welch Investments, LLC from 2014 to 2018. The Welch Group serves individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and periodic reporting services. The firm offers family office–style and concierge services and uses a range of analytical methods to design and manage portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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John B

CFP®, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

The Welch Group, LLC

John Beatty is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at The Welch Group, LLC since 2023 and previously spent a year at OneAscent Wealth. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was with Young Life for eleven years. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services tailored to each client's objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Mary T

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Synovus Securities, Inc.

Mary Tanner is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Synovus Securities since 2016 and recently joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Outside of advising, she owns a rental property in Oxford, MS. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as banks and pension plans. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Wallace W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Synovus Securities, Inc.

Wallace Weathers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc. and will join Pinnacle Bank starting in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Regions Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and trustee for the Birmingham Historical Society and is the assistant treasurer for the Birmingham Beaux Art Krewe, which raises funds for the Birmingham Museum of Art. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs through the Envestnet platform, applying due diligence to manager selection and using client risk tolerance to guide asset allocation.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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