Woody Welch
Woody is a Lead Advisor and the Director of Investments at Cravens & Company Advisors, where he oversees the firm’s investment philosophy, portfolio construction, and investment recommendations. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in the investment and financial services industry and plays a central role in shaping the firm’s disciplined, research-driven approach to portfolio management.
Woody began his career at UBS in 1996 and joined Cravens & Company Advisors in 2009. Since then, he has worked closely with clients and the advisory team to implement investment strategies aligned with long-term objectives, risk management, and evolving market conditions.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Alabama and holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 31 (Futures Securities), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), and Series 65 (Investment Adviser Representative) registrations.
Outside of the office, Woody enjoys basketball, following the Tennessee Titans, and spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their three children.