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Porter White & Company

Providing Expert Advice and Guidance Since 1975

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Your Journey

Our Financial Guidance & Expertise

Helping You Stay On Track

WITH A FOUNDATION OF TRUST

There are many financial dangers on your journey to getting where you want to be. The path to reaching your financial destination is full of conflicts and pitfalls. That is where a relationship with an experienced advisor can be important. We bring our expertise to bear and guide our clients through financial challenges so they can make good decisions. We have found that the strongest relationships have a foundation of trust, and are built-up over time by always putting clients’ interests first. For over 40 years, we have helped clients reach their financial goals.

Business &
Professionals

Every company has owners, managers and professionals working to make it successful. We provide an array of services to help meet the needs of the company along its life cycle.

Financial
Institutions

We understand the specific needs of highly regulated entities and draw on our in-depth planning and transactional expertise to help them navigate a challenging industry.

Nonprofits &
Governments

We were founded to help public sector and tax-exempt entities, and we remain active serving clients in higher education, government and not-for-profit spaces.

Individuals
& Families

While serving many professional roles, you also need the best advice to take care of what is closest to home — your family, your human capital, and your investments.

People

OUR CORE CABABILITY

Our people, and their backgrounds, form the core capability that we bring to bear on solving our client’s financial problems. Learn more about our academic backgrounds, professional degrees, certifications and prior experience.

Ross Walker, Financial Analyst of Porter White & Company
Kip Porter, Executive Vice President of Porter White & Company
Dana Crane, Office Manager of Porter White & Company
Emma Begley, Research Analyst/Financial Analyst at Porter White & Company
Jim White, Chairman of Porter White & Company
Kathryn Lavender, Chief Operating Officer of Porter White & Company

How Can We Help You?

A RANGE OF WEALTH-BUILDING SERVICES

Click to learn more about Wealth Management
Click to learn more about Valuation
Click to learn more about M&A Capital Advisory
Click to learn more about Distressed Situations
Click to learn more about Municipal Advisory
Click to learn more about Community Banking
Click to learn more about Investment Consulting
Click to learn more about Project Finance
Click to learn more about Retirement Plans

Recent News & Insights

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Alabama Banking Almanac – 4Q22

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We are pleased to present the latest installment of Banking Almanac, a comprehensive report on all Alabama banks and thrifts with data as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.   Click here for Banking Almanac in PDF. This report examines Alabama institutions by a variety of financial measures: Total Assets Net… Read More >

 

Our Community

GIVING BACK THROUGH SERVICE

We believe in serving our community. By giving back through service and on non-profit boards, our people can apply their financial knowledge and management skills to make an impact. Our community is richer because of the successful non-profit entities in our area.

Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Greater Birmingham Humane Society

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society exists to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services. Grace is pleased to serve on the young professionals board as Vice-Chair.

Children's Harbor

Children’s Harbor

Children’s Harbor provides children with serious illnesses and their families a place to be themselves – to have fun and relax – while also receiving no-cost services that make life a bit easier for the whole family. Grace is pleased to serve on the inaugural junior board as Chair.

Public Affairs Research Counsel of Alabama

PARCA

Jim White co-founded the Public Affairs Research Council of AL, and Michael Stone currently serves on the PARCA Roundtable.

Kiwanis Club of Birmingham

Kiwanis Club of Birmingham

“We build by serving.” One of the oldest civic service organizations in existence is here in Birmingham. Kip Porter is a proud member.

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Rotaract Club of Birmingham

The largest Rotaract club in the world offers leadership development and builds responsible citizens. Michael Stone is a former board member.

Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts of America

We believe in supporting organizations that promote good values and strong character.  Goodloe White serves as an adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America.

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Opera Birmingham

Great cities have a strong arts and an Opera company is an important component.  Goodloe White is pleased to have served on its board from 2010 to 2018 and as its Treasurer from 2012-2017.

Railroad Park

Railroad Park

This 19 acres of green-space had been transformative for downtown Birmingham. Goodloe White is pleased to have served on the board since 2012.

Rotary Trail in the Magic City

Rotary Club of Birmingham

As one of the largest rotary club in the world, two of our employees are full members.  Goodloe White is pleased to have served as Vice President of Community service in 2016.