Waverly Advisors
Partner, Wealth Advisor
CFP®, LPC

Leah Schulte

Leah Schulte joined Waverly Advisors as Partner, Wealth Advisor in September 2025 bringing fresh energy and a commitment to excellence. Leah is a financial advisor, tax specialist, and licensed mental health therapist with over 13 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the deeply personal world of money. Her unique, holistic approach blends financial expertise with emotional insight, recognizing that identity and finances are profoundly connected. Leah’s mission is to empower clients not only to achieve their goals but to understand how money shapes their lives, relationships, and sense of self.

Outside of work, Leah finds joy in her Renaissance Man of a husband, RJ, and their two cheeky sons—Chi, a curly-haired human child, and Oz, a sleek and dramatic Shih Tzu. Whether she’s running long distances, composing piano concertos, dominating board games, or crafting elevated comfort food from scratch, Leah brings creativity and curiosity to everything she does.

She and her family operate A Special Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to healing and growth for animals and the humans who love them. Together, she and RJ also run The Next Adventurous Child, LLC, building natural playgrounds for nonprofits, parks, and schools.

Areas of Expertise

The framework is organized into six primary pillars, each with detailed sub-specialties that advisors can select as self-identified areas of expertise. 

Investment strategy & portfolio management

Comprehensive investment oversight across public and private markets.

Wealth Planning & Strategy

Holistic financial planning and multi-generational wealth stewardship.

Private Markets & Alternative Investments

Access to private equity, private credit, real estate, and real assets.

Family Enterprise & Business Advisory

Business transition, succession planning, and family governance.

Tax, Estate & Legacy Planning

Tax optimization, estate structuring, and multigenerational legacy design.

Specialized Clients Needs

Customized solutions for unique life events and complex situations

Serving with Purpose

A Culture of Connection

Waverly takes its name from a meadow of quaking aspen trees, an ecosystem where individual trees are connected by a shared root system. Since 1999, that idea has inspired our firm: strong relationships, shared values, and the belief that we are better together.

Comprehensive Wealth Management, Connected by Design

Like an aspen grove, every part of a client’s financial life is interconnected. As an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), we bring together investment management, financial planning, tax strategy, trust and estate planning, and family office services to create coordinated solutions that simplify complexity and support long-term success.

A Culture Rooted in Service

Our culture of stewardship is guided by Integrity, Family, Grace, Team, Drive, Empathy, and Community. These values shape every client relationship, every decision, and every interaction. They are the foundation that keeps our people connected and ensures a consistent, high-touch experience across the firm.

The Difference Is Our People

While many firms offer financial advice, our greatest differentiator is our people. Waverly’s advisors, planners, investment professionals, tax specialists, and support teams work together to deliver thoughtful guidance and personalized solutions. It is this collaborative approach, and our commitment to serving clients with excellence and care, that transforms financial advice into lasting relationships.

Education

  • DePaul University, bachelor’s in business administration
  • Xavier University, master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Certified Financial Planner®
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Ask me about

  • Anything—especially trivia. She’s always up for a challenge.