Meet the Team

Kevin C. Leahy founded Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) in 2010 and has been instrumental in leading the development of the firm. As CEO, Kevin is responsible for defining the firm’s overall vision, inclusive of its mission statement, guiding principles, and core values.

A champion of workplace culture, Kevin’s efforts have resulted in CTWM being recognized as HBJ’s #1 Best Place to Work in Connecticut for three consecutive years, with appearances on the list for the past seven years. Under Kevin’s leadership, CTWM has grown to 60+ teammates and manages nearly $3 billion in client assets. With over 30 years as a CPA, financial advisor, and entrepreneur, Kevin conceptualized a revolutionary service offering that focuses on the unique needs of business owners.

He is frequently asked to present to audiences including the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut, the University of Connecticut, the Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford, and LPL Financial.  Kevin‘s recognized expertise has resulted in numerous guest appearances on NBC Connecticut and WFSB.

Education

Kevin graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and earned a Master’s in Taxation with a concentration in Financial Planning from Northeastern University. Kevin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ (CFP^®) licensee.

Affiliation & Community Involvement

Kevin C. Leahy is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA).  He is also a Member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Bridgeport, the Board of Trustees of Mercy High School, and the Investment Committee of the Middlesex YMCA. 

Previously he has served as the board member of the Rushford Center, on various committees with the Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford, and on the Professional Advisory Committee of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

He is a devoted supporter of the Bridge Family Center, The Connecticut Forum, Hartford Youth Scholars, Farmington Land Trust, and Mercy High School.

Kevin has been recognized as CEO of the Year for Businesses Under 100 Employees by the Hartford Business Journal (2019) and was selected as a Five Star Wealth Manager* by Crescendo Business Services (2010-2024); the elite list appearing annually in Connecticut Magazine.  In addition, he was selected as one of the top advisors by Medical Economics (2011-2017) and Dental Practice Report (2012).  The Hartford Business Journal (2009) also chose him as one of the “40 under Forty”.

He resides in Durham with his wife, Tracy, and their son and daughter.

^{* The award is based on expertise, value for fee charged, and overall satisfaction.}