
Our Team

Brenden J. Leese, CFP®, ABFP™
Wealth Manager
Brenden Leese is a dedicated wealth manager with over 7 years of experience in the financial planning industry. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Brenden employs a comprehensive approach to financial planning, always striving to enhance the lives of his clients through personalized and strategic financial advice.
Brenden graduated from Temple University’s Fox School of Business in 2018, where he built a strong foundation in finance and developed a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals. His education provided the knowledge and skills that continue to inform his comprehensive approach to financial planning. He remains committed to ongoing professional development, having recently earned the ABFP® (Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional℠) designation, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning.
Brenden’s professional journey began at Novi Wealth Partners, where he started as a paraplanner and worked his way up to his current role as an Wealth Advisor. His career is marked by a commitment to bettering the lives of the families he works with. He believes in fostering strong relationships and understanding the unique aspirations of each client. This philosophy not only guides his professional interactions but also mirrors his personal values and goals for his own family.
Outside of his professional life, Brenden is passionate about spending quality time with his loved ones. He enjoys playing basketball, cornhole, relaxing down the shore, and taking walks with his wife, Elizabeth, their son, and their dogs—a husky/German shepherd named Brooklyn and a golden retriever named Zero. These personal interests reflect his belief in achieving financial goals while enjoying life to the fullest.
Brenden is driven by the relationships he builds and the positive impact he can have on his clients' financial well-being. His dedication to his clients and his love for his family are the cornerstones of his professional and personal life.

