Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.  

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.   

Waverly Advisors is seeking a Director of Client Relations & Negotiations to join our growing RIA. This role may sit in any of our locations, with a strong preference for candidates located in Birmingham. This role plays a critical part in supporting high-net-worth clients by negotiating favorable terms for major purchases such as vehicles, luxury assets, and other significant transactions. The position combines financial analysis, negotiation expertise, and relationship management to deliver exceptional value and enhance the overall client experience. 

Director of Client Relations & Negotiations Responsibilities: 

• Act as a trusted client advocate by representing clients in negotiations with vendors, dealerships, and service providers to obtain the best price. 

• Serve as a subject matter expert on financing and leasing strategies, advising clients on loan structures, lease options, interest rate considerations, and cash flow impact and debt. 

• Conduct market research on pricing trends, vendor offerings, and industry benchmarks to secure competitive terms. 

• Assist clients with documentation, financing arrangements, and post-purchase follow-up to ensure a seamless experience. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners to support efficient and favorable future negotiations. 

• Analyze financing alternatives and structure lending and leasing solutions that align with clients’ liquidity needs, tax considerations, and long-term financial plans. 

• Review and assist with loan and lease documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client objectives. 

• Collaborate closely with advisors, compliance teams, and external partners to ensure transactions meet regulatory and fiduciary standards. 

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred. 

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, auto finance, or luxury asset acquisition. 

• Strong understanding of loan and lease structures, credit analysis, and interest rate mechanics. 

• Strong negotiation, communication, and client relationship management skills. 

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and client communication skills. 

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. 

Travel: 

• Minimal travel is required. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overall wellbeing. 

• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future. 

• Twelve paid holidays each year. 

• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you can celebrate you! 

• Responsible Time Off Policy giving flexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.   

• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.  

• Compensation commensurate with experience.  

Legal:  

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.  

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.   

We are looking to add a Trader to the team. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer and analytical skills and a willingness to contribute to a team. This role works closely with portfolio managers, advisors, and operations to maintain the integrity of trading workflows and contribute to the overall investment process. A successful candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate with team members, critical attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, an energetic and positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Organizational skills, resiliency and flexibility, and promptness are necessary in all tasks and responsibilities. 

Trader Responsibilities: 

• Primary responsibility for the trading functions within the firm as part of the trading team, including trading mutual funds, equities, options, and individual bonds in client accounts to ensure adherence with our recommended model portfolios.
• Analyze, create, and execute trades in client portfolios to bring into alignment with investment allocations.
• Process simple and complex tax trading requests for gain/losses at advisors’ requests.
• Monitor market conditions and execute trades in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with the operations team to resolve trade-related issues and discrepancies. 
• Proactively analyze clients’ portfolio allocation to determine if they are within tolerance bands.  
• Audit client transactions, fees, cash balances, and securities to ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Utilize trading platforms, order management systems, and other financial tools to execute trades.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards (e.g., SEC, FINRA).
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and support implementation of trading system enhancements.
• Maintain accurate records of trades and transactions.
• Run weekly reports for advisors.  

Travel:  

• No travel is required.  

Qualifications and Experience:  

• One to three years of industry experience, strongly preferred, particularly within an RIA.  
• Eclipse experience, preferred. 
• Experience working in a Portfolio Management System, Orion or Black Diamond preferred.  
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Options trading experience, preferred.
• Experience with portfolio rebalancing and tax loss harvesting.  
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.  
• Series 65 preferred. Willingness to obtain Series 65 within 12 months if not already certified.  
• Experience with financial analysis software such as Bloomberg or Morningstar, preferred.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.  
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, high growth company.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A genuine desire to serve with excellence. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overall well-being.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future.
• Twelve paid holidays each year.
• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you can celebrate you!
• Responsible Time Off Policy giving flexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.
• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Legal:  

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.  

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.   

Waverly Advisors is seeking a Transaction Manager to join our growing RIA. This role may sit in any of our locations, with a strong preference for candidates located in Birmingham. This role plays a critical part in supporting high-net-worth clients by negotiating favorable terms for major purchases such as vehicles, luxury assets, and other significant transactions. The position combines financial analysis, negotiation expertise, and relationship management to deliver exceptional value and enhance the overall client experience. 

Transaction Manager Responsibilities: 

• Act as a trusted client advocate by representing clients in negotiations with vendors, dealerships, and service providers to obtain the best price. 

• Serve as a subject matter expert on financing and leasing strategies, advising clients on loan structures, lease options, interest rate considerations, and cash flow impact and debt. 

• Conduct market research on pricing trends, vendor offerings, and industry benchmarks to secure competitive terms. 

• Assist clients with documentation, financing arrangements, and post-purchase follow-up to ensure a seamless experience. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners to support efficient and favorable future negotiations. 

• Analyze financing alternatives and structure lending and leasing solutions that align with clients’ liquidity needs, tax considerations, and long-term financial plans. 

• Review and assist with loan and lease documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client objectives. 

• Collaborate closely with advisors, compliance teams, and external partners to ensure transactions meet regulatory and fiduciary standards. 

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred. 

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, auto finance, or luxury asset acquisition. 

• Strong understanding of loan and lease structures, credit analysis, and interest rate mechanics. 

• Strong negotiation, communication, and client relationship management skills. 

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and client communication skills. 

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. 

Travel: 

• Minimal travel is required. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overall wellbeing. 

• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future. 

• Twelve paid holidays each year. 

• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you can celebrate you! 

• Responsible Time Off Policy giving flexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.   

• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.  

• Compensation commensurate with experience.  

Legal:  

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.  

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.   

We are looking to add a Business Development Officer to our growing team. The Business Development Officer will play a central role in the firm’s growth by supporting a team of advisors across several Waverly offices. This individual will own the front end of the business development pipeline, driving prospecting activity, nurturing strategic referral relationships, and helping guide prospective clients through the discovery and proposal process. This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who combines relationship-building skills with a strong understanding of wealth advisory services, a proven track record of success, and a passion for helping others. 

Business Development Officer Responsibilities: 

Prospecting & Advisor Collaboration 

• Partner with advisors to identify and engage prospective clients through targeted outreach and strategic campaigns. 

• Qualify leads and match validated prospects with the appropriate Waverly advisor based on need, location, and specialty. 

• Assist advisors with proposal preparation, presentation materials, and support throughout the prospect-to-client journey. 

• Help implement systems to track and optimize advisor business development pipelines. 

Referral Relationship Management 

• Serve as the firm’s liaison with key localized referral sources including custodians, CPAs, estate attorneys, and other professional partners. 

• Maintain and strengthen existing referral relationships while developing new high-quality referral channels. 

• Track referral activity and support joint initiatives with external partners. 

Event Planning & Execution 

• Collaborate on the design and execution of business development events across Waverly markets in conjunction with the Marketing department, including: 

• Client-hosted referral events 

• Strategic networking events 

• Educational sessions for prospects and centers of influence 

• Manage event logistics, outreach, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-up. 

Sales Operations & Reporting 

• Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity and engagement in the firm’s CRM system. 

• Partner with Marketing and Advisor teams to ensure alignment on campaigns, materials, and messaging. 

• Report on business development KPIs and contribute to continual process improvement. 

• Support onboarding of new advisors by educating them on the firm’s growth resources. 

• Identify process improvements and technology enhancements to increase advisor efficiency and conversion rates. 

Required Qualifications and Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field.  

• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or relationship management within financial services, asset management, or private banking - preferably within an RIA. 

• Knowledge of financial advisory practices, including fee-based planning, client acquisition, and referral-based growth. 

• Proven ability to build trust, manage relationships, and influence decision-makers. 

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and locations. 

• Demonstrated track record of success in sourcing, development and closing new business. 

• Proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce, Redtail, etc.) and Microsoft Office suite. 

• Willingness to travel to support regional teams. 

Travel: 

• Frequent travel to Waverly locations  

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times 

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overall well-being.

• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future.

• Twelve paid holidays each year.

• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you can celebrate you!

• Responsible Time Off Policy giving flexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.

• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Legal:  

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.  

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.   

Waverly Advisors is seeking an Estate Planning Consultant to join our growing, multi-state RIA, with a strong preference for candidates based in Birmingham, AL. This role works closely with Wealth Advisors and Senior Estate Planning Consultants to review, coordinate, and implement estate planning strategies, with a primary focus on detailed document analysis and implementation support. The position also coordinates with clients and outside estate planning attorneys to ensure documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with client intent, and does not provide legal advice. 

Estate Planning Consultant Responsibilities: 

• Review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations, to ensure alignment with client goals and planning strategies. 

• Prepare detailed estate plan summaries, flowcharts, and implementation checklists for internal and client use. 

• Identify inconsistencies, outdated provisions, or gaps in estate planning documents and escalate findings to senior planning staff. 

• Coordinate with estate planning attorneys to track document drafts, revisions, and execution. 

• Assist with estate plan implementation, including account titling reviews and beneficiary alignment. 

• Maintain accurate and organized estate planning records in CRM and document management systems. 

• Support ongoing estate plan maintenance by monitoring life events, asset changes, and planning updates. 

• Collaborate with Wealth Advisors to integrate estate planning with broader financial planning strategies.  

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Legal Studies or a related field;  

• 5-10 years of experience in estate planning, financial planning, trust administration, or wealth management. 

• Working knowledge of estate tax laws across five or more states. 

• Experience working in or with an RIA, law firm, trust company, or financial advisory firm.  

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while collaborating with senior team members.  

Travel: 

• Minimal travel 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overall wellbeing. 

• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future. 

• Twelve paid holidays each year. 

• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you can celebrate you! 

• Responsible Time Off Policy giving flexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.   

• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.  

• Compensation commensurate with experience.  

Legal:  

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.