The Ward-Ferrell Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Skye Ferrell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, serving clients from the Asheville, NC office. With a career built on purpose and precision, Skye leads a multigenerational wealth management team that combines tradition, innovation, and deep financial expertise to help clients preserve, grow, and transition their wealth.

Skye’s approach is rooted in intentionality—he works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families to design strategies that reflect both their financial goals and personal values. His process integrates quantitative analysis with the qualitative elements of family relationships, legacy planning, and life transitions.

With a strong focus on efficiency, clarity, and collaboration, Skye leverages sophisticated technology and the extensive resources of Wells Fargo Advisors to deliver comprehensive, customized solutions. He partners seamlessly with clients’ legal, tax, and business professionals to help ensure every strategy is aligned and executed with precision.

Known for his thoughtful communication and strategic insight, Skye helps clients navigate complex economic environments and family dynamics with confidence. His team’s multigenerational perspective helps ensure continuity, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with building and preserving wealth.

Alan Ward is a Senior Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, serving clients from the Asheville, NC office. With a deep respect for legacy and land, Alan brings a distinctive perspective to wealth management—one shaped by his family’s multi-generational history in farming and his personal commitment to farmland preservation.

As part of a multigenerational advisory team, Alan helps clients preserve, grow, and transition their wealth with purpose and precision. His approach blends traditional values with modern financial strategies, integrating sophisticated technology and expert collaboration to help deliver efficient, effective solutions tailored to each client’s goals.

Alan’s personal experience as the steward of a family-owned vineyard and his active involvement in land conservation efforts inform his work with clients who share a commitment to preserving agricultural heritage and rural landscapes. He understands the emotional and financial complexities of transitioning family-owned land and businesses, and he brings both empathy and strategic insight to those conversations.

His process is both analytical and relational—grounded in data, yet sensitive to the nuances of family dynamics, legacy planning, and long-term transitions. Alan works seamlessly with clients’ legal, tax, and estate planning professionals to help ensure every strategy is aligned and executed with clarity and care.

Whether guiding a family through generational wealth transfer or helping a landowner preserve their legacy, Alan is known for his thoughtful communication, deep expertise, and unwavering dedication to preserving what matters most.

Crystle Austin is the Client Associate for The Ward - Ferrell Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, where she plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. With a strong background in banking and a seamless transition into the advisory side of the business, Crystle brings a unique blend of financial knowledge, precision, and client-focused care to the team.

Her career began within the banking division of Wells Fargo, where she developed a deep understanding of financial systems, client needs, and the importance of responsive service. Now, as a key member of the advisory team, Crystle applies that experience to support clients with the same dedication and attention to detail—helping them navigate the complexities of their financial lives with confidence and ease.

Crystle is all things service for the team. She is the central point of contact for clients, helping ensure that every interaction is smooth, timely, and personalized. Her ability to manage intricate details, anticipate needs, and coordinate seamlessly with internal and external professionals makes her an indispensable part of the client experience.

Whether assisting with account management, facilitating communication, or supporting long-term planning efforts, Crystle’s commitment to excellence and her genuine care for clients are evident in everything she does. Her role is essential to the team’s ability to deliver high-touch, high-impact service across generations.