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Leisl L. Cording Named to Hartford Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” List

WHZ Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor Leisl L. Cording CFP® CDFA® has been recognized as an outstanding young professional in the Greater Hartford area.

Woman, Mother, Professional: 6 Tips to Help Working Moms Optimize Work-Life Balance

May 1, 2023 Balancing Act Years Financial Planning By Advisor Leisl Cording Women

As a working mother, you've got a lot on your plate. These 6 tips can help you achieve a stronger work-life balance.

Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Welcomes Daria Zalewska as Senior Associate, Paraplanner

April 13, 2023 WHZ News High Net Worth Women

Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Welcomes Daria Zalewska as Senior Associate, Paraplanner.

WHZ's Leisl L. Cording Adds Certified Divorce Financial Analyst to Her Suite of Credentials

March 15, 2023 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Financial Planning WHZ News By Advisor Leisl Cording High Net Worth Women Divorce

As a CDFA® professional, Cording has received specialized training to effectively help clients with divorce-related financial issues that will affect the rest of their lives.

Women’s Financial History – And The Empowering Future Ahead

March 12, 2023 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Financial Planning Financial Literacy By Advisor Leisl Cording Women

Here's how financial independence – or lack thereof – has played an implicit role in women's history, and how financial empowerment is shaping the lives of women today and in the future.

WHZ's Leisl Cording, CFP® Featured in FORTUNE's "Five Star Wealth Managers Under 40"

March 1, 2023 Balancing Act Years Financial Planning WHZ News By Advisor Leisl Cording Women

For Cording, the distinction is especially impressive given the fact that only about 25 percent of wealth managers are women.

Why Women Need to Plan for Long-Term Care

February 28, 2023 Next Chapter Years Estate Planning Financial Planning Insurance By Advisor Laurence Hale Women

Here's why (and how) women should be empowered to plan for their own care in the future, even while caring for others today.

4 Ways Divorce Can Affect Your Credit Score

February 28, 2023 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Financial Planning By Advisor Leisl Cording Women Divorce

Untangling joint accounts and shared financial responsibilities after divorce can be tricky. Here are four things to look out for, and what to do about them.

Several Promotions Announced at Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors As Firm Continues Quality- Focused Growth

January 31, 2023 WHZ News Link in Bio Women

Kate Pitts was promoted to associate vice president, client experience and relationships; Holly Wanegar was promoted to associate vice president, wealth advisor; and Hailey Costa was promoted to manager of client service.

Women: 5 Steps To Financially Empower Yourself

December 31, 2022 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Investing Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Leisl Cording Women

No two paths to investing and retirement are the same, and that’s especially true for women. Regardless of your vision, here are five concepts that may help your investment strategy.