WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors’ Team Recognized as 2025 Five Star Wealth Managers
POMFRET CENTER and TOLLAND, CT (January 21, 2026) — WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors (WHZ) is proud to announce that Jim Zahansky, AWMA®; Laurence Hale, AAMS®, CRPS®; and Leisl L. Langevin, CFP®, CDFA® have once again been named Five Star Wealth Managers by Connecticut Magazine and Five Star Professional. This recognition marks 11 consecutive years in which every eligible advisor on the WHZ team has earned the Five Star Wealth Manager distinction, underscoring the firm’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional, client-centered wealth management.
The Five Star Wealth Manager Award is based on a rigorous, multifaceted research process that evaluates candidates using criteria such as industry experience, professional credentials, client retention, and regulatory history. A total of 3,641 Connecticut-area advisors were considered for the 2025 award; 236 advisors (6.5%) were recognized. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or selected for the award, although a fee is paid for use of marketing materials. The award is not indicative of future performance, and individual client experiences may vary.
The Five Star Wealth Manager Award is based on a rigorous, multifaceted research process that evaluates candidates using criteria such as industry experience, professional credentials, client retention, and regulatory history. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or selected for the award, although a fee is paid for use of marketing materials. The award is not indicative of future performance, and individual client experiences may vary.
“This recognition reflects the strength of our team-based advisory approach and our unwavering commitment to our clients,” said Jim Zahansky, AWMA®, Senior Managing Partner and Chief Strategist at WHZ. “While we are honored by the award, what matters most to us is the trust our clients place in us and the long-term partnerships we build with them.”
“Being recognized year after year reinforces our focus on thoughtful planning, disciplined investment management, and deep collaboration,” added Laurence Hale, AAMS®, CRPS®, Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer. “It’s a testament to the care and consistency our team brings to every client relationship.”
Leisl Langevin, CFP®, CDFA®, Managing Partner, Advisory, noted, “This award highlights our shared mission of delivering an exceptional wealth management experience – one that’s aimed at providing clarity, confidence, and a true sense of partnership to our clients through every stage of life. We’re so proud to have been recognized with the Five Star Award once again, but we’re even more proud of that person-centered focus we maintain in all we do.”
The Five Star Wealth Manager awards are presented by Five Star Professional in partnership with Connecticut Magazine to help consumers identify wealth management professionals in their area. For more information about the award and methodology, visit fivestarprofessional.com.
WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors is an independent, fiduciary asset management firm serving individuals, families, business owners, executives, and not-for-profit institutions from offices in Pomfret Center and Tolland, Connecticut. The firm’s mission is to provide every client with Absolute Confidence. Unwavering Partnership. For Life. through its proprietary Plan Well. Invest Well. Live Well.™ strategic financial planning process. To learn more, visit www.whzwealth.com or call (860) 928-2341.
About Five Star Wealth Manager Awards
2014 - 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award, created by Five Star Professional. The 2025 award was presented in November 2025 based on data gathered within 12 months preceding the issue date. 3641 Connecticut-area advisors were considered, 236 advisors were recognized. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary.