Meet The Team

Walker Abney, CFP®

Walker Abney is the co-founder of Tilia Fiduciary Partners. Walker’s core duties include investment research and portfolio management, as well as advising clients on investment planning. Walker holds a M.S. in Finance & Investment Management from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a B.S.B.A. in Finance & Banking from Appalachian State University. He earned the Certified Financial Planner™ designation in 2009. Prior to Tilia, Walker guided clients as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors.

Walker is a believer in “brilliant simplicity” when it comes to investing. He advocates for empowering our clientele via ongoing education, keeping investment costs as low as possible, and direct investment ownership rather than outsourced “pooled investment vehicles.” He strongly believes investments that are complex, opaque, and high-cost have no place in most investors’ portfolios.

A resident of Wilmington, NC since 2006, Walker has three young boys that occupy most of his free time these days. Walker is heavily involved in several local non-profit organizations, and is the former President of the Board of Trustees for the Historic Wilmington Foundation.

Ryan Casey, CFP®, CEPA

Ryan is a zero-sales commission investment advisor, financial planner and co-owner of Tilia Fiduciary Partners, Inc.  He primarily serves tax-conscious retirees and small business owners with maximizing their eventual business sale proceeds.  In addition to serving on Tilia’s Investment Policy Committee, Ryan is responsible for cultivating a team culture committed to clients’ financial success.

Previously, Ryan worked for a healthcare investment bank analyzing healthcare and biotech companies before joining the Marine Corps. As a Captain with a “Light Attack” helicopter squadron, he flew combat missions overseas. He holds the Certified Financial Planner^™ and Certified Exit Planning Advisor designations as well as Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Ryan is active with a number of civic and nonprofit organizations, and is a founding member of the Veteran Business Collective. He is also an alumnus of the Chamber of Commerce’s “Leadership Wilmington” program. Ryan, his wife Kristi and their two children love living in the Port City and enjoy exploring everything it has to offer.

Alexis Eubanks

Alexandria Eubanks, known to family and friends as Alexis, joined Tilia Fiduciary Partners as an Assistant Operations Manager in 2021. Prior to joining the team, she started her career in retail banking where she gained valuable experience and knowledge of the financial world.

Originally from Asheville, NC, Alexis moved to Wilmington to attend University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2016 and in May of 2018 she graduated with her degree in Mathematics. During her time at UNCW Alexis found that she enjoys all aspects of this beautiful city and is happy to call it home.

Taylor Wedmore

Taylor Wedmore joined Tilia Fiduciary Partners in 2023 as an Operations Associate. Prior to joining the team, Taylor taught at Topsail Annandale Elementary in Pender County as a Special Education teacher. She earned her B.S.Ed. from Towson University in Maryland, and currently holds certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, and teaching English as a Second Language.

Taylor grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, where she discovered her love of boating and life on the water. She and her husband, Logan, moved to the Wilmington area following his military service. They enjoy living close to the shore and all the Cape Fear region has to offer.

Alexis Delia

Alexis joined Tilia Fiduciary Partners in 2023 shortly after earning her B.A. in Integrated Marketing Communication, with minors in Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Management from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington. She is currently pursuing her Certified Financial Planner™ designation and aspires to work with clients in planning for life’s everyday moments and their biggest events. Alexis deeply values building relationships with clients, and brings commitment, accountability, and enthusiasm to her role.

Previously, Alexis worked in the Publishing industry bringing popular nonfiction titles to bookstores around the country. She is an avid reader and is passionate about continued education, mentorship, and making a positive difference in people’s lives. She has worked with several local nonprofits including the Miracle League of Wilmington, Rise Up Community Farm, Nourish NC, and more.

Alexis was born in Newport Beach,CA but grew up traveling the United States before landing in Wilmington to attend university. After falling in love with the southern charm of the Carolina coast, she decided to make Wilmington home, and enjoys engaging with her community and exploring the Port City.

Dustin Hudspeth

Dustin Hudspeth joined Tilia Fiduciary Partners in 2022. Dustin’s core duties include investment research and aiding in the process of portfolio management. Prior to Tilia, Dustin lived in a small town in Southern Arkansas before joining the Military and ending up in Wilmington, NC. After five years as a Reconnaissance Marine, Dustin decided to reignite a passion for finance and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy.

Dustin believes that the first question an investor ought to ask is “how much?”. As a strategic value investor, Dustin doesn’t just pay attention to the business itself, but also the price tag that comes along with it. Dustin also believes that the only insight in the market tends to be hindsight, and with that comes much uncertainty about the future. To combat this, Dustin believes in assessing securities by factoring in an “adequate” margin of safety and never paying too high a price over intrinsic value.