Leah is a Paraplanner with Schuster Financial Services. She uses her investment knowledge and experience to assimilate creative ideas and recommend solutions for the development of clients' financial plans. Working alongside Betty, Leah identifies appropriate products and builds the comprehensive plan for client review and implementation. Leah is responsible for client meeting presentations and oversees the course and management of the financial plan, including executing trades, coordinating investment transactions, and answering client questions. Leah continually works to build personal relationships with clients—her goal is to see clients living confidently and securely in retirement. She believes in, and delivers on, the firm's core values — Service Excellence, Integrity, Friendly, Compassion & Empathy, Teamwork & Accountability, Continuous Learning, and Structure — every day.
Leah began her financial services career in 2007 at MetLife working as an Administrative Assistant, Business Operations Manager, and Junior Financial Advisor. She joined Schuster Financial Services in 2016 and holds a Life & Health Insurance license, as well as Series 6, 63, 65, and 7 registrations. She attended Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, where she received her Business Administration, Psychology, and Global Studies degrees, and played on the Drury Women's Golf Team.
Leah is a member of the Optimist Club of Fayette, serves her church, and volunteers time helping the local golf course with leagues, tournaments, and youth programs. She also served on the Board of Directors for Woodhaven Learning Center in Columbia.
Leah was born and raised in Fayette, Missouri. She and her husband, Todd, have two children, Jillian and Christopher. Outside of the office, she enjoys golfing, fishing, reading, and spending time with her family.