Waverly Advisors Acquires Fiduciary Wealth
Waverly Advisors, LLC, a federally registered investment adviser (RIA) that specializes in investment management, financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals, corporate retirement plans and institutional clients, has acquired Fiduciary Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm located in Sarasota, FL.
The partnership is set to further expand Waverly’s presence in Southwest Florida.
Founded by Scott Collins in 2014, FWA works with clients and manages portfolios using a data-driven approach. Collins will join Waverly as a partner and wealth advisor. The acquisition of FWA will contribute approximately $110 million in assets under management (AUM) to the firm.
“Attracting top talent like Scott is a key reason Waverly continues to focus on M&A,” said Justin Russell, president and CEO of Waverly. “Bringing on experienced professionals like Scott, who align closely with Waverly’s core values, helps foster a collaborative environment where the team can learn from one another, deepen their industry knowledge, and elevate Waverly’s outstanding client experience.”
“Waverly’s commitment to its clients was very attractive to me when considering a partnership,” said Collins. “By joining Waverly, my clients will benefit from enhanced infrastructure and additional resources, enabling me to focus solely on servicing clients.”
The acquisition of FWA marks Waverly’s 25th transaction since accepting an equity investment in December 2021 from Wealth Partners Capital Group (WPCG) and HGGC’s Aspire Holdings platform. The transaction closed on April 4, 2025.
Tyler Nunnally with Nunnally International Inc. was FWA’s advisor on the transaction. Financial and legal terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
