Melby Wealth Management founder recognized for his work with artists, songwriters and music executives
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 10, 2026) Shaun Melby, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional and founder of Melby Wealth Management, has been named to Billboard's 2026 Top Business Managers list. The annual list recognizes the financial professionals behind artists, songwriters and executives across the music industry.
Billboard editors selected the 2026 honorees based on nominations from peers, colleagues and superiors, along with the music industry impact of the clients cited in those nominations.
Melby has spent more than 15 years in the financial industry, including nearly a decade in business management for major names in the music industry. Today he serves artists, songwriters and music executives as their financial advisor, providing financial planning and investment management through Melby Wealth Management. He holds a BBA in Finance and Music Business from Belmont University and has been featured in CNBC, Bloomberg, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch and MusicRow.
"Behind every song is someone building a life that has to outlast the hits," said Melby. "Royalties, tours, catalogs and the gaps between them all land on the same household, and planning for that takes someone who knows how the business works. I'm grateful to the people who nominated me, and honored to be on this list."
The full list is available at Billboard.
About Melby Wealth Management
Melby Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, state-registered investment adviser based in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm provides financial planning and investment management for individuals and families in Nashville and across the country, including many in the music industry. Learn more about Shaun Melby or schedule a meeting.
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Disclosure: Billboard's Top Business Managers for 2026 were chosen by Billboard editors based on factors including nominations by peers, colleagues and superiors, and the music industry impact of clients cited in nominations, using data available as of Sept. 15, 2026. No fee was paid for inclusion. This recognition is not indicative of future performance or of any client's experience. Melby Wealth Management, LLC is a state-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. See our full disclaimer.
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