Leisl has 15 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals on the topics of retirement, financial, and estate planning. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP ®) and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®). She is primarily focused on helping early- and mid-career clients, particularly women and families, to balance and prioritize their financial goals.

Leisl was one of the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 nominees in 2023. She also received the Five Star Wealth Manager Award for the last three consecutive years (2021 being the first year she was eligible). In 2023 she was also featured in FORTUNE magazine's "Five Star Wealth Managers Under 40."

(The 2019 – 2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award was created by Five Star Professional. The 2023 award presented in November 2023 based on data gathered between February 2023 and September 2023. A total of 3,564 Connecticut-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 313 (nine percent of candidates) were selected to receive it. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or selected for the award, although they may choose to pay a fee for use of marketing materials. The award is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance, and your experience may vary. For more information about the award, visit fivestarprofessional.com.)

Leisl started her career in the trust and investment services department at U.S. Trust in October 2008. While at U.S. Trust, she developed a passion for delivering superior client service and gained a broad knowledge of all aspects of wealth management while administering individual, retirement, and various types of trust accounts. She was responsible for managing client relationships ranging from $1 million up to $1 billion. 

Subsequently, she joined People’s United Wealth Management in June 2014. She was an integral team member that helped to establish a wealth management presence in the Hartford, CT area. She assisted clients with navigating their complex financial situations and providing simple solutions to help reach their goals. Her responsibilities ranged from individual financial planning, trust and fiduciary administration, estate settlement, and investment management. While at People’s United Bank, she was involved in their Women in Leadership program, which focused on women in business and allowed her to share her expertise with women on the topics of investing and financial planning. 

Today, Leisl is involved in various associations throughout northeast Connecticut. These include The Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees serving on two subcommittees, The WA Foundation as President, Putnam Business Association, Quasset Cemetery Association as Secretary, and she coaches soccer for the NECONN United Soccer Club. 

Leisl grew up in Pomfret, CT and graduated from The Woodstock Academy. She later graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in Finance. She also played Division 1 soccer while attending Quinnipiac. She currently resides in Willington, CT with her husband and his three children. In her spare time, she enjoys playing and coaching soccer, golfing, running, and traveling the world. 

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