Leah Hadley, AFC®, CDFA®, MAFF™
Founder, CEO & Chief Investment Officer
Leah founded Intentional Wealth Partners in 2016 and leads the firm as CEO and Chief Investment Officer from its Cleveland headquarters. She sets its investment philosophy and leads a team of advisors and planners who work with clients both in person and virtually.
With more than 20 years in financial services, Leah began her career in equity research as a senior analyst at Longbow Research. She brings that research discipline to the firm’s investment strategy and shares its market outlook with clients each quarter through the Quarterly Compass.
She also founded Intentional Divorce Solutions, a sister company focused on divorce financial planning, and is a trained mediator. Her own divorce shaped the mission behind both firms, which is helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and control over their money so they can move forward with purpose and peace of mind.
Author & Speaker
Leah is the bestselling author of Intentional Money: The Modern Woman’s Guide to Building Wealth, Purpose & Peace, a #1 Amazon category bestseller that introduces the Intentional Money Method behind the firm’s approach. She also wrote When It’s Just Not Working: A Practical Divorce Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms.
She delivered the 2026 keynote at the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) conference on behavioral finance in divorce decision-making, and has presented to NAPFA, bar associations, and business audiences. Her signature talk is From Reactive to Intentional. She hosts the Intentional Divorce Insights podcast and the weekly Intentional Money Moves Live, and writes Intentional Money on Substack.
Outside the firm, Leah treasures time with her family and their three dogs. You’ll often find her on the water, curled up with a good book, or off on a hiking adventure.
Professional Credentials:
- Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®)
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
- Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF™)
Professional Associations:
- Member, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA)
- Member, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
- Member, Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE)
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