Peggy Lebert

Peggy Lebert, an accomplished Chief Compliance Officer with over 30 years of experience in financial services, has a proven track record of success in building compliance programs and shaping a culture of excellence within the industry.

With a background initially honed at Goldman Sachs in compliance and risk management, Peggy specializes in developing compliance strategies for mid-sized Registered Investment Adviser/Broker Dealer firms and RIA/BD divisions of large financial organizations.

During her tenure at Avalon Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2020, Peggy excelled as the Chief Compliance Officer by expanding the firm's compliance program for an RIA organization, overseeing significant growth from 25 to over 70 employees and managing assets under management (AUM) from $4.5B to $9B.

Her notable accomplishments include facilitating the acquisition of two RIA firms totaling $270M in AUM and 10 employees, streamlining regulatory processes, and spearheading the FINRA approval process for Avalon Wealth Management LLC.

Peggy holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Policy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Wellesley College, underscoring her diverse academic background and intellectual acumen.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Peggy is committed to charitable work, supporting Special Olympics Texas, exploring family genealogy, and delving into the history of Alaska in her leisure time.