Lori Avant

Owner • Investment Adviser Representative

Lori Avant is the founder of AVA Wealth Group, where Advisory, Vision, and Alignment define every client relationship. As an Investment Adviser Representative, she helps individuals, families, and ministry leaders build confident, purpose-driven financial strategies centered on retirement income planning and comprehensive wealth management. Lori takes a comprehensive approach to planning, guiding clients to clarify their goals, make confident decisions, and create strategies that reflect both their values and their vision for the future.

Lori attended Arkansas State University, studying marketing and finance and building a foundation that complements her more than 30 years of entrepreneurial and leadership experience. Her approach combines practical business insight with financial design, helping clients align vision, purpose, and long-term planning. She has owned and led multiple small businesses, giving her a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by independent professionals and business owners.

Having spent most of her adult life in Atlanta, Georgia, Lori has since returned to Arkansas, where her family has deep roots. She is married with two children, two stepchildren, one granddaughter, and a Giant Schnauzer named Harley, who keeps life lively and full of energy. A passionate fan of college football and the Atlanta Falcons, Lori brings that same energy and commitment to serving her clients. Through AVA Wealth Group, Lori helps her clients plan wisely, live intentionally, and retire with confidence.