Michael Connaughton, CFP ®, ChFC ®, CLU ®
Founding Partner
About Michael
Michael Connaughton is a founding partner of Lead Advisor, LLC, a firm specializing in talent attraction and professional development within the wealth management industry.
Michael entered the wealth management field in 2007 and has held leadership positions at Fortune 500 financial services firms. His passion for working with advisors and leaders of growing wealth management businesses led him to establish Lead Advisor, allowing him to make a broader impact on the industry.
Michael collaborates with a diverse range of wealth management firms, focusing on talent strategy and leadership development. His work energizes him and provides valuable insights into the evolving needs of the industry.
He has been quoted in publications such as Barron’s and The Daily Upside and featured on industry podcasts. A Certified Financial Planner, Michael serves on the board of the Financial Planning Association of New England and is a host of the chapter’s podcast.
Michael is a graduate of Providence College and lives in the Greater Boston area with his wife, daughter, and two sons.