Our profile

Our Approach

Mission:
Our mission is to motivate, educate, and guide clients with integrity, empowering them to achieve financial confidence and take advantage of the opportunities that matter most throughout life.

Vision:
Our vision is to build a respected, client-centered wealth advisory practice. We provide exceptional guidance and deliver meaningful impact to engaged, goal-oriented individuals, families, and organizations. Through purposeful growth and a commitment to excellence, we enable clients to achieve financial and personal fulfillment.

Values statement:
Our multi-generational practice is built on a foundation of integrity, exceptional service, and transparency. We help individuals and organizations gain clarity and confidence in their financial situation. Through our ability to adapt to each client and provide a tailored personalized experience, we enable our clients to achieve their financial and personal goals.

Areas of focus

  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Family Finances
  • Business Retirement Plans
  • Retirement Plan Distribution
  • Social Security Retirement Benefits
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Investment Management

Awards & recognition

  • Avadi Wealth, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026
  • Avadi Wealth, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020-2025
  • Michael Pettit, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022-2026
  • Michael Pettit, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2020-2024
  • Michael Pettit, Ameriprise Circle of Success Chairman's Advisory Council, 2026

Community participation

We’re committed to giving back to our community through ongoing partnerships with local charities. If you’d like to join us at an upcoming volunteer event, please reach out, we’d love to have you!

Honored to be recognized in Forbes

All of us at Avadi Wealth are proud to share that our team has been included on the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. This list recognizes teams who excel at helping clients focus on their long-term financial goals – And we’re proud to say that is our No. 1 priority. Thank you to our clients for your loyalty and for the opportunity to continue to serve you.