Austin Schlieman is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Schlieman Wealth, where he works closely with clients and the advisory team to deliver thoughtful, comprehensive financial planning and investment management. His role supports every stage of the planning process, from developing client relationships and constructing portfolios to implementing financial strategies and executing trades—with a focus on consistency, discipline, and long-term outcomes.
Austin advises clients across a wide range of planning needs, including retirement income planning, estate planning strategies, and strategic and tactical portfolio management. He brings a collaborative mindset to his work, helping ensure each client’s plan is carefully aligned with their goals and evolving circumstances.
Austin earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Georgia and holds Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations held with LPL Financial, as well as life, health, sickness, and variable insurance licenses.
Before joining the firm in 2021, Austin spent more than eight years at BlackRock, one of the world’s largest investment management firms. During his tenure, he held a variety of sales and portfolio management roles across multiple office locations, including Boston, Princeton, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Most recently, Austin served as an investment professional on BlackRock’s pension OCIO team, which managed approximately $30 billion in assets for defined benefit plans across the United States and Mexico. This experience shaped his institutional-level perspective on portfolio construction, risk management, and disciplined investment oversight.
Austin is active in the North Georgia community and believes in giving back through service. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Center Point, a Gainesville-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting student and family success through education and personal development. He also is a graduate of the Leadership Jackson Class of 2023, a program designed to cultivate informed, engaged community leaders.
In addition, Austin serves on the Board of Directors for the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, where he volunteers his time in support of the organization’s mission to protect and care for neglected and abandoned animals throughout the region.
Austin lives in Jefferson, Georgia, with his wife, Caitlyn. Outside the office, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, cooking, and attending University of Georgia football games. A proud uncle to eight nieces and nephews, Austin spends many weekends cheering them on at their sporting events.