Lesa joined HB Wealth in January 2025 after working with WMS Partners for 14 years. Lesa works with clients to develop comprehensive investment and cash flow strategies to meet their short and long-term needs and objectives, and to design and evolve tax and estate plans to fulfill their legacy intentions.
While at WMS Partners, Lesa spent many years working with high-net-worth individuals and families, advising clients and contributing to the firm in various leadership and committee roles. She began her wealth management career working with clients at Legg Mason in Baltimore, and also spent time advising individual and institutional clients at Citigroup Smith Barney.
Lesa is passionate about service and giving back to the community. She has led financial workshops for graduating college seniors and workshops providing practical financial and investment education to students. Lesa supports Caroline Center, a Baltimore non-profit helping women transform their lives. She is a past Board Member and former Chair of the Investment Committee. She also served on the UMMS St. Joseph Medical Center Advisory Council. Lesa is active in her church and community, volunteering and supporting St. Margaret School and community outreach projects.
Lesa is an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA®), which encompasses comprehensive planning and investment management expertise.
Lesa adores spending time at the beach and in the mountains. While she relishes a good book, she is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, kayaking, fishing, boating, and lots more as long as it’s under a big blue or starry sky. Lesa is also fond of preparing delicious cuisine and pairing courses with interesting wines and is famous in some parts for her Chesapeake and Southern culinary comfort creations. One of Lesa’s greatest pleasures is traveling with her family, exploring new destinations, and celebrating new adventures.