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At Afton, we have the client—and only the client—in mind.
Our mission is to get to know and understand your needs, wants, and long-term goals. We want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy that’s designed to address your individual situation.
We understand the challenges families face today.
From managing debt to saving for college to retirement, these personal finance challenges can be overwhelming. Our commitment is to utilize all of our resources to help you pursue your goals.
We believe in thinking “out of the box” and we are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom in our approach to investing and preserving wealth. All of our energy, commitment, and efforts are focused on you, the client, and your satisfaction.
OUR FOUNDERS
Your A-Team
Chirag Savalia
Founding Partner & Chief Strategist
Born to first generation immigrant parents, I realized the importance of family, faith, and hard work early on. I was involved in our family business from my teenage years, where I was able to interact with and help uplift the community we served. Studying Finance and Mathematics at Rutgers & The University of Pennsylvania, I learned how to scale the positive effect on to those around me. After graduating, I worked at a boutique investment bank on Wall Street for a couple of years. In 2016, I started Afton with the hope of using my education and experience to directly serve and uplift those around me. I am married to the love of my life, Purvi, and have two beautiful daughters who teach me about life every single day.
Professional Expertise
I come with a lot of baggage – 12 years and counting! I started working for a boutique investment bank twelve years ago, where I developed strong relationships and a more practical understanding of the financial markets. I worked in a division called Global Equity Flow, which allowed me to see the interactions between different types of financial products and strategies. This experience helped pave the way for Afton to get its start in 2016, offering clients bespoke strategies from day one. As the Founding Partner at Afton, I am committed to helping my clients in every step of their financial journey.
Your Financial Advocate
I understand that finances are a very sensitive subject, and the truth is that most of us wish we could have done certain things differently. We understand that and will be right here with you to make the best of this journey together. My goal is to understand what makes you feel secure, what excites you, what worries you, and what gives you purpose. I will work hard to earn your trust and provide you with the strategies you need to succeed.
Commitment to Community
As a father of two daughters, I can tell you community is absolutely everything. We would not be where we are without the kindness and blessings of those around us. Afton has been fortunate to be able to contribute to causes that are close to ours and our clients’ hearts. We believe that by educating and helping our clients, we can help create an ongoing cycle of wellness and positivity.
The Why Behind Financial Planning
For me, it’s simple. I, like you, have gone through many ups and downs in life. There have been people I have learned from and others I wish I never met. I want to be one of the people you can confidently say has made a positive impact on your life. I know how impactful a single idea or single person can have in someone’s life. Between Korbin and I, we hope to give you many of those ideas to help you and your loved ones.
Korbin Wayton
Managing Partner
Growing up in Southlake, Texas, as part of a very large family, I learned early on the importance of family values and support. My educational path led me to Norwich University, where I played rugby and expanded my horizons through study abroad programs in Europe and South America, learning about global economic policies. While building my career, I also earned a master’s in finance, balancing academic and professional growth. My wife, Macall, who is pursuing her dream of becoming an OBGYN, has been my greatest supporter and partner in every life decision.
Professional Expertise
With over six years in the financial industry, I began my career at National Life, where I gained valuable insights into financial planning. My experience covers a broad range of areas, including investment advisory services and wealth management, life insurance and annuities, fixed- income solutions, premium-financed life insurance for high-net-worth individuals, group life policies for businesses, and retirement plans for businesses. As a Managing Partner at Afton Financial Group, I leverage this diverse background to provide our clients with professional, well-rounded financial guidance.
Your Financial Advocate
As your financial advocate, I am dedicated to providing a personalized, client-first approach that focuses on building lasting financial foundations. I work closely with you to understand your unique needs and create tailored strategies that may not only grow your wealth but also safeguard it through life’s uncertainties. With a long-term perspective, I am committed to guiding you at every stage, ensuring that the plans we create today adapt to your evolving goals and stay on track, from now until retirement and beyond.
Commitment to Community
Supporting my community has always been important to me. As a decade captain for Norwich University’s Men’s rugby team, I focus on fundraising efforts that help student-athletes succeed both on and off the field. In our local communities of Stowe and Essex Junction, my wife and I are actively involved in volunteer work, including supporting local food banks and the American Red Cross. These efforts allow us to give back and stay connected to the communities that mean so much to us.
The Why Behind Financial Planning
My passion for finance is deeply personal, shaped by witnessing the financial challenges my family and community faced during the 2008 market crash. Seeing the impact of financial literacy—or the lack thereof—on people’s lives motivated me to become a financial advisor. My mission is to help people navigate the complexities of modern finance, increase financial literacy, and ultimately, help them live their dreams. I hope my legacy will be one of empowering others through financial knowledge, helping them build the future they’ve always envisioned.
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