Kevin Leahy

Kevin Leahy serves as a Compliance Consultant at Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc. (“Core Compliance”), where he brings over a decade of experience across the investment adviser, institutional trust, public finance, and broker-dealer sectors, with a strong focus on designing and implementing effective, risk-based compliance programs. In his role as Compliance Consultant, Kevin is known for his ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, operational controls that support both compliance and business objectives.

Prior to joining Core Compliance, Kevin served as a Client Advisor and Compliance Analyst at Bernard Wealth Management Corp., where he led the firm’s compliance program, including framework design, documentation management, and day-to-day execution. In this role, he managed regulatory filings and registrations, maintained compliance calendars, and ensured timely and accurate submissions across all requirements. He also monitored regulatory developments, conducted impact assessments, and implemented enhancements to policies, procedures, and internal controls. In addition to his compliance responsibilities, Mr. Leahy supported full-cycle client relationship management and played a key role in business development efforts.

Mr. Leahy’s prior experience includes serving as a Senior Trust Analyst at Comerica, where he reviewed institutional trust account documentation for regulatory completeness across domestic and international jurisdictions, and partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows. Earlier in his career, he held a dual role as Client Advisor and Compliance Officer at GPM Growth Investors, where he led compliance program administration, and conducted regulatory filings, vendor due diligence, and code of ethics oversight.

Mr. Leahy is recognized for his strong documentation and policy drafting capabilities, collaborative approach, and commitment to delivering high-quality client service. His experience supporting audit and examination readiness, combined with his proactive and detail-oriented mindset, allows him to help firms build sustainable compliance programs that evolve alongside regulatory expectations.