Experience

Makes all the difference

Our team has over 60 years of experience working primarily with individuals and families exiting their business. We assist clients in both pre-liquidity event financial planning* and post-liquidity event investment of assets. We limit the number of clients so that we can deliver an extremely high level of service.

*Financial planning services are provided in our capacity as registered investment advisors.

Tom Schaefer

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Guiding entrepreneurs transitioning to investors
With 30 years of experience as a Private Wealth Advisor, Tom is skilled in helping his clients address a range of complex wealth challenges. Today, as a senior partner of Centric Wealth Group, he focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs transition from business owner to investor.

 
“There’s no substitute for experience. Mine helps provide a steady voice in turbulent times because I have managed my clients’ wealth through them all.”

— Tom Schaefer
 
Through holistic planning, Tom connects the dots in his clients’ financial lives. From helping them prepare for their exit to overseeing the transaction, potential tax implications and the investment management of their capital, Tom’s involvement is thorough and thoughtful. Throughout the entire process, Tom’s relationships are front and center.

Past experience

  • Lehman Brothers Private Client Services, 1990 – 2008
  • UBS Private Wealth Management, 2008 – present

FINRA registrations

  • Series 7 and 63 securities licenses

Education

  • B.A., economics and psychology, Emory University

Life

  • Tom is married with four children.
  • He enjoys CrossFit and snow skiing.
  • He is an avid Boston sports fan.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IN
  • LA
  • ME
  • MO
  • NC
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
3280 Peachtree Road NE
21st floor
Atlanta, GA 30305

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Bayly Taff

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Financial stewardship for entrepreneurs and business owners
Bayly comes from a family of entrepreneurs. Watching his father over the years, he learned the importance of making every effort to succeed, and his path led him to the US Navy and then onto business school. While he chose not to fill his father’s entrepreneurial shoes, he realized how critical financial knowledge was to the business owner—and how much it could have helped his own father when he finally sold his company. Fast forward 25 years.

 
“I believe holistic advice is the best advice. That’s why I want to understand my clients’ entire financial picture and work with them for the long term.”

— Bayly Taff
 
Today, as a Private Wealth Advisor with Centric Wealth Group, Bayly has decades of experience serving business owners, executives and their families. While he continues to provide investment insight and oversight, his role is far more vital—he looks beyond client portfolios, works with their other professionals and addresses lifelong financial planning and stewardship. Bayly skillfully simplifies these often complex concepts so clients have the clarity to make more confident decisions about their businesses and their future.

Past experience

  • US Navy Carrier Jet Pilot, 1984 - 1992
  • Goldman Sachs Private Client Services, 1994 - 2004
  • UBS Private Wealth Management, 2004 - present

FINRA registrations

  • Series 3, 7 and 63 securities licenses

Education

  • M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
  • B.S., US Naval Academy

Life

  • Bayly enjoys tennis, Naval Academy athletics and hiking.
  • He is married and has two daughters.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IN
  • LA
  • ME
  • MO
  • NC
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • VA
3280 Peachtree Road NE
21st floor
Atlanta, GA 30305

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James Broyd

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

James joined the team in May of 2011. James graduated from The Ohio State University in June of 2009 with a BA in Communications. He also graduated with a MBA in May 2011 from the University of Tampa. James' focus within the team is implementation of the clients planning and investment strategy. James will work alongside Tom, Bayly and the client to develop a process that allows the best execution of the agreed upon strategy. His interests include golf, cycling and Ohio State football.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IN
  • LA
  • MA
  • ME
  • MO
  • NC
  • NV
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
3280 Peachtree Road NE
21st floor
Atlanta, GA 30305

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Alyssa Xedus

Wealth Strategy Associate

Alyssa joined the team in June of 2023. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a degree in Political Science and certificate in International Relations. Alyssa manages operations for the team, working directly with the client to assure that all their non-investment needs are being met. Her interests include playing tennis, paddleboarding, and trying new restaurants.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY
3280 Peachtree Road NE
21st floor
Atlanta, GA 30305

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Jennifer Kennedy

Client Associate

Jennifer joined Centric Wealth Group in April 2022 bringing 20 years of wealth management industry experience to the team.  She graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Marketing.  Jennifer’s role focuses on meeting preparation, performance reporting and administration.  Her interests include volunteering at her son’s elementary school, playing tennis and attending sporting events.

3280 Peachtree Road NE
21st floor
Atlanta, GA 30305

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