Leah Jones, CFA, CFP® | Managing Partner

Leah Jones is a nationally recognized wealth strategist with more than 20 years of experience guiding clients through every phase of life. As Partner and Director of Financial Planning at Hightower, she develops and implements sophisticated investment and wealth strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. Her knowledge extends across traditional markets and alternative investments — including hedge funds, private equity, and private real estate — with a distinctive specialty in helping women and couples navigate the financial complexities of divorce.

Known for her long-term client relationships, Leah blends technical skills with an empathetic, collaborative approach. She listens intently, anticipates evolving needs, and ensures strategies remain agile in a rapidly changing world. Her commitment extends beyond portfolio performance — she works to equip clients and their children with lifelong financial literacy skills. She founded Good Money Kids to help parents introduce money concepts to their kids and authored the children’s book Kai Makes Money to fill a gap in early financial education.

Leah also engages a wider audience through two podcasts: Everything Money, offering timely insights to help listeners make smart financial decisions, and Her Divorce Source with Leah Jones, providing practical guidance for women before, during, and after divorce.

Her leadership and impact have earned repeated national recognition. Leah has been named among Forbes Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)¹, a “Woman to Watch” by InvestmentNews (2022)², and a Top 40 Under 40 Financial Professional by InvestmentNews (2021)³. She holds a Finance degree from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, with citations in CIVICUS and the Hinman CEOs Program. She is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP^®), and holds Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses.

A global traveler who has lived in Spain, Ecuador, and Australia, Leah brings a broad worldview to her work. She lives in North Bethesda, Maryland, with her young son and daughter. An avid competitor, she grew up playing basketball, soccer, and softball, and now enjoys tennis, biking, and exploring new destinations — with more than 20 countries

¹ This Rating was provided on February 11, 2025 by Forbes. It covers the period of 6.30.2023 – 6.30.2024. There was no compensation exchanged in consideration for or the use of this Rating. For more information, please visit Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors

² This rating is provided on November 1, 2022 by InvestmentNews. It covers the period of 2021-2022. There was no compensation exchanged in consideration for or the use of this Rating. For more information, please visit: InvestmentNews "Women to Watch" (2022)

³ This rating is provided on May 7, 2021 by InvestmentNews. It covers the period of 2020-2021. There was no compensation exchanged in consideration for or the use of this Rating. For more information, please visit: InvestmentNews 40 Under 40