Leah Barnwell

Leah Jane Barnwell, CRPC®, is a Principal at Trust Company of the South based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In her current role, she combines her responsibilities as Principal and Strategic Initiatives Manager, steering strategic projects to align with the firm's long-term vision and supporting organizational growth across investment, advisory, and operational functions.

Her expertise is centered on fiduciary wealth management, investment strategy, and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and family enterprises. She has contributed expertise in areas such as liquidity events, succession planning, and the financial implications of selling family businesses, as recognized by her feature in Barron's magazine.

Leah holds a BA in Communication with a minor in Journalism from North Carolina State University. Across her progressive roles at Trust Company of the South—including Project Manager and Strategic Initiatives Manager—she has been recognized for her dedication to client service, innovation in strategic planning, and advancing initiatives tailored to families and closely held business owners.