Meet the Populus Wealth Team

Your Populus Wealth team includes Wealth Managers and Certified Financial Planners who work closely with attorneys and CPAs.

Daniella Friend

Daniella Friend

Founder, Wealth Manager

Daniella Friend is the founder of Populus Wealth, a boutique wealth management firm dedicated to guiding clients toward financial success with clarity and confidence. She spent over a decade as a consultant to financial advisors in both traditional finance and digital assets before becoming an advisor herself.

Since entering the financial industry in 2011, Daniella has earned the CDFA® (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) and CBDA (Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets) designations. Her passion is helping clients pursue their goals and navigate life's major transitions - divorce, loss, retirement, career change, and novel investment opportunities. She works to help every client reach their full potential, professionally and personally. Daniella’s approach is personalized and approachable, ensuring clients, whether new to wealth-building or financially sophisticated, feel supported and empowered to achieve their personal and professional goals.

  • Sandra Ellingsworth

    Sandra Ellingsworth

    Director of Operations

  • BJ Jennings

    BJ Jennings

    Director of Financial Planning

  • Hope Bristow

    Hope Bristow

    Administrative Assistant