Jean-Marie Leonard

Partner

Jean-Marie came to New York Life at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020.  She became a fully licensed advisor and achieved Executive Council in 2021 and earned her spot on the leadership team as a Partner.  She specializes in developing, mentoring and recruiting financial professionals. With a background spanning financial services, commercial lending, real estate asset management, and business development, she is passionate about helping ambitious individuals build successful careers while making a meaningful impact on the families and businesses they serve. She is recognized for her commitment to talent development, strategic growth, and helping professionals reach their full potential through coaching, training, and leadership.

Jean-Marie grew up in Southern California where she graduated from UCLA in 1996 and moved to the Metro Washington DC area in 1999 where she earned her MBA from Strayer University.  She lives in Brunswick, Maryland with her husband John and son Dakotta.  She enjoys spending time in Oklahoma with her daughter Sydney.

*Awarded by New York Life Insurance Company for outstanding sales achievements. Council is an annual company recognition program based on agent production from July 1- June 30.