At Cheaha Wealth Management, we partner with people in our community to help them make smart financial decisions and plan for the future. But to us, being a partner involves much more than opening accounts and sending statements. We want to be an integral part of our clients’ lives.

Trust is the bedrock upon which all relationships are built.
At Cheaha Wealth Management, building trust is our priority. Not analyzing a client’s financial situation. Not seeing if they have enough money to work with us. But establishing trust. Letting them know immediately that we have their best interest at heart and we’re here to help them achieve their goals. And, of course, always acting with absolute integrity and transparency to maintain and continue to build that trust.
When our clients have questions, we’re here. When they have concerns, we’re here. When they just want to chat, we’re here.
Because being a financial partner means being the people our clients can count on — for whatever they need. Unlike large financial institutions, we’re right here in the community. We know our clients’ families and we’re just a phone call away.
We don’t just want to help our clients make a few investments and open a retirement account.
Just like the beautiful land that surrounds us, we want to inspire our clients to dream big and imagine what’s possible. We want them to realize that with good planning and hard work, they can achieve their goals — and beyond. We’re here to inspire our clients to map out the future they want and, together, we’ll make a plan and do the work to get there.
Managing money over a lifetime comes with many peaks and valleys.
It can mean changing plans, goals and even direction. It’s rarely a straight line from point A to point B. This is why it’s extremely important to have a financial partner who is understanding and supportive, flexible and creative. So if a client decides they want to sell their business and travel the world, we’ll figure it out. If a client falls on hard times and needs a financial pivot, we’ll make it happen. Because when we partner with a client, we’re with them every step of the way.
Vester M. Martin, III, CFP®
Co-Founder, Wealth Advisor
Vester began his financial services career in 1982. Over the years, he has worked within the investment department at a major bank and as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and Edward Jones.
Sharon Martin, AAMS™
Co-Founder, Wealth Advisor
Before founding Cheaha Wealth Management with her husband, Vester, Sharon spent more than two decades as a Financial Advisor, working at both Edward Jones and Merrill Lynch.
Rick Wedell
Chief Investment Officer
Rick Wedell joined RFG Advisory as Partner and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in 2016. As CIO and leader of RFG's Investment Team, Rick manages multi-asset portfolios and provides strategic insights.
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