WASHTENAW ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL, INC.

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.