Ali De Leon earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a minor in Personal Finance from Texas Tech University in 2023 and completed her Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning in 2026. She plans to sit for the CFP® exam in November 2026. She has over seven years of banking experience, having held multiple teller roles before advancing in financial services. Originally from Texas, Ali relocated to Rapid City, South Dakota in 2025 with her husband, an Air Force pilot. In her free time, she enjoys road trips, spending time with her two corgis, and exploring the Black Hills through hiking.