Homewood, AL Office

Evan Crouse is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC and The Boeing Company. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals across various wealth levels, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

James Sandifer is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC, where he has served since 2022, and previously led his own firm, JE Sandifer Financial Consultants Inc, operating as Sandifer & Associates, for ten years. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations.

Michele Fasanello is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including BCR Wealth Strategies and StoneX Financial Inc. before joining Waverly Advisors. 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 financial planning, retirement consulting, and multi-family office services.

Diana Contorno is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC and Kinsight, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a marketing consultant for The Heritage Institute, LLC, which trains professionals to assist clients in transferring values and principles across generations. 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.

Ethan Turner is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, Turner has experience working with Tuscaloosa Parks & Recreation and in university recreation. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates 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 services.

Thomas Claud III is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC and previously worked at OneAscent Family Office LLC, OneAscent Financial Services/OneAscent Wealth Management, and Resource Management Service, 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and multi-family office services.

Irby Thompson is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, RFG Advisory, LLC, and Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC. He is also appointed as trustee and successor trustee of a family trust established by his father-in-law. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles, combining traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations. The firm supports its approximately 224 advisors through institutional custodians, technology platforms, and affiliated entities including a state-chartered trust company and a tax and accounting business.

Marc Salyers is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at JE Sandifer Financial Consultants Inc and Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Salyers owns and manages a rental property in Orlando, Florida. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser that manages portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of traditional equity and fixed-income strategies alongside alternative and private-market allocations, serving both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients.

Jonathan Osborne is a financial advisor with Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2022, he worked at Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC for eight years. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individual clients, 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 services including financial planning and multi-family office solutions.

Michael Barranco is a financial advisor with Waverly Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2026, he worked at McDonald & Hagen Wealth Management, MB Consulting, LPL Financial, and Raymond James Financial Services. He is the owner of MB Consulting, an accounting-related business, and serves as a board member for two homeowners associations. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Laura Baker is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years with B, H, H, & B, DBA Clark Financial Advisors. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations.

Jennifer Kendall is a CFP® with six years of industry experience and is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at The Welch Group, LLC and Warren Averett, LLC. Jennifer took a one-year break from the industry before joining Waverly Advisors in 2026. 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, serving a diverse client base through institutional custodians and advanced planning tools.

Leigh Thrash is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Clark Financial Advisors from 2016 to 2022. 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 and offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office services.

David Conoly is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors, he worked at Invista Advisors and has a varied background including roles at Auburn University and several other businesses. 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.

Carl Mcdonald Jr. is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and operated his own firm, McDonald Financial Services, LLC. Mcdonald is also involved in managing Drytech, Inc., a non-investment related 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 a range of financial planning and multi-family office services.