The Post-Election Landscape: Inflection, Disruption and Confusion
Leon C. LaBrecque, JD, CPA, CFP®, CFA
Executive Vice President, Head of Planning Strategy 248.918-5905 I 11abrecque@sequoia-financial.com
Leon LaBrecque has invested more than thirty years in pursuit of one goal, enriching the lives of
everyday people by helping them understand their financial lives. As an attorney, a CPA, a CFP®,
and a CFA, he is passionate about making the complex world of financial planning, investing,
retirement planning and taxation simpler and more accessible. Whether he is spending time with
college students or CEOs and business owners, Leon embodies the principle of placing the best
interest of his client at the heart of everything he does.
After growing up in Hazel Park, Michigan, graduating magna cum laude from University of Detroit
Mercy with degrees in accounting and law, Leon has devoted his life to advancing financial
literacy. He has spent countless hours serving his community as a speaker, an author and champion
for causes like the Hazel Park Promise Zone. He's authored multiple books sharing ideas for
retirement planning and financial literacy. He's been featured in media outlets like
lnvestmentNews, CNBC, USA Today, and Forbes. He is a blogger and a regular contributor to
Forbes.com. Leon is more than a talking head, he's a leading voice drawing attention to the
benefits of financial literacy and comprehensive planning.
As the Head of Planning Strategy for Sequoia Financial Group, he serves a team of experienced
advisors, assisting them in their pursuit of providing unparalleled excellence in client service
and financial planning. His leadership is anchored in his lifelong belief that collaboration and
teamwork result in stronger communities, he freely shares ideas and practical know-how. LaBrecque
brings to the table a mind that never rests and a catalog of life experiences that allows him to
deeply connect with his clients and understand their individual needs. He is dedicated to helping
people reach their financial goals and live their best possible life.
When he's not helping his clients prepare for a thriving retirement he enjoys spending time with
his wife and children, hunting and fishing in Michigan's beautiful outdoors, and relaxing through
yoga and poetry.
