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® Professional  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. (2023 HBJ 40 UNDER 40 AWARD created by Hartford Business Journal. This award recognizes young professionals in the Greater Hartford area for their leadership and contributions to the community. It is not specific to financial services and does not imply an endorsement, recommendation, or reflect the performance of the advisor. Click here for more information.)

She also received the Five Star Wealth Manager Award for the last four 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." (2021 – 2024 FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD created by Five Star Professional. The 2024 award was presented in November 2024 based on data gathered within 12 months preceding the issue date. 3710 advisors were considered, 282 advisors were recognized. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more information, please visit https://www.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 President, Putnam Business Association, and Quasset Cemetery Association as Secretary. 

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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