Leah Foley

Leah is a Senior Associate in the West Des Moines, Iowa office. She brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven approach to her role, and she is passionate about helping clients feel supported, organized, and confident in their financial lives — helping ensure that each interaction is seamless, responsive, and grounded in genuine care.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Leah served as a Senior Relationship Manager at Gilbert & Cook.

Leah’s path to financial services is rooted in her entrepreneurial experience. Prior to joining Gilbert & Cook, she spent a decade building and running a successful handmade children’s clothing business. Through that experience, she developed a deep appreciation for client relationships, operational excellence, and the importance of delivering a personalized experience — skills she now brings to her work with clients and the advisory team.

Inspired by a growing interest in personal finance and a desire to make a meaningful impact, Leah transitioned into the financial services industry with a clear purpose: to help others navigate their financial lives with clarity and confidence. Today, she supports clients with the same creativity, dedication, and attention to detail that fueled her entrepreneurial success.

Leah takes pride in being a reliable and thoughtful partner to both clients and colleagues, helping coordinate the many moving pieces of the financial planning process so clients can focus on what matters most.

Outside of work, Leah is a proud mom of five active children, a dog and cat mom, and a plant mom to more than she can count. She and her husband spend most weekends cheering on their kids at various sporting events around the metro.

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