Whit Davis
Managing Director
Private Client Group
Savannah, GA
As a Managing Director in the Private Client Group, Whit works with families and non-profits to simplify their often complex financial lives, building long-term plans that will meet their varying needs and objectives. He specializes in translating market news and movements to clients and working with them to help them understand how they may impact their financial future.
Whit enjoys partnering with families and institutions to build lasting relationships that support the thoughtful execution of their financial plans.
Experience
- 25+ years of experience advising high-net-worth families, family offices, and nonprofit organizations
- Former Partner and member of the Strategy and Portfolio Management Team at Edge Capital (acquired by SCS in 2025), providing guidance on complex wealth strategies for families and institutions
Education & Credentials
- B.A. in History, The University of the South (Sewanee)
- M.B.A., Goizueta Business School, Emory Univeristy
Beyond SCS
Whit enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, boating and kayaking, golf, hiking, and hunting. He lives in Savannah, Georgia, with his wife, Claire, their three children, and their yellow lab, Sunny. The family attends Christ Episcopal Church, where Whit has served as stewardship co-chair and regularly as an usher. He also serves on the board of Elevate Savannah, an education nonprofit, and on the Board of the Corporation (investment committee) for the Diocese of Georgia. In addition, he has supported his children’s school as annual fund co-chair and girls’ middle school basketball coach.
