Lea Bailes
Vice President, Wealth Management Consultant
Lea is a wealth management consultant for Commerce Trust. He facilitates the introduction of our prospective clients to a comprehensive service team which includes private banking, investment management, trust administration, and financial planning. Brian provides an integrated and seamless client experience as we partner with clients to meet their long-term goals and objectives.
Lea joined Commerce Trust in 2024, bringing with him 20 years of experience as an attorney specializing in estate, business, and tax planning. Lea is a member of the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Bars. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Kansas Law School, teaching courses in estate planning.
Lea earned his Bachelor of Business Administration and graduated cum laude from Baylor University. He also holds a Juris Doctorate and graduated cum laude from Baylor University School of Law. Lea serves on the Planned Giving Advisory Council with Heart to Heart International and volunteers at Avenue of Life in Kansas City.
Outside of work, Lea trains for and participates in a variety of endurance sports. Lea also enjoys backpacking, camping, reading, and being outside with his wife, daughter, son, and two dogs.
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816-234-2686 lea.bailes@commercebank.com Connect on LinkedIn
