Leilani Wilson Walkush

MANAGING PARTNER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Leilani joined the firm in 2012, as a Senior Consultant to create a new division dedicated to providing investment advisory services to the Native American community. She continues to lead the organization in client services and operations, through her role as Managing Partner & Chief Compliance Officer. Leilani has over 20 years of investment industry experience.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Financial Counseling & Planning from Purdue University

Bachelor of Administration in Business Management from the University of Alaska, Southeast

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS & LICENSING

FINRA Series 66

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prior to Breakwater, Leilani worked with Denali Advisors, Acclaro Advisors and Merrill Lynch. In addition, Leilani has over 5 years of experience working for Alaska Native Corporations.

TRIBAL AFFILIATION

Leilani is an enrolled member of the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and is a shareholder of two Alaska Native Corporations – Sealaska Corporation and Goldbelt, Inc. She is also a member of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations in Canada.

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