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Leslie Cowdrey

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After a successful career of three decades in luxury retail management, Leslie made a purposeful shift into financial services in 2023 to pursue a passion for helping individuals, families and business owners build stronger financial futures. Her background in managing teams, solving problems, and serving clients gave her a strong foundation for the client-focused work she is doing today at Madar Financial. She completed the FSCP designation in 2026.

Leslie was honored to be invited to join other first year high-performers at NYL Career Conference in 2024, and she qualified for the Executive Council in 2025 and 2026*.

Leslie is one of the founders and admins of DFW Network of Women, a women’s group started in 2023 to support and empower women in business. The group has a large Facebook community, and networking events are held monthly. She is also a board member and an ambassador for the Benbrook Area Chamber of Commerce.

In early 2024, Leslie was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. During her treatments, she met many brave women. Some had a much more serious diagnosis and experienced some debilitating treatments. Still, there was an unspoken bond formed through shared struggle, strength and survival. When she finished treatment, she knew she had to do something to help with the fight, so she did her first Susan G. Komen Walk, along with 17 of her friends. In early 2025, she joined the Komen Advisory board in Fort Worth.

Leslie is based in Fort Worth. She is married to Trey, and has two adult children, Jackson and Chloe. When not working, you will find her spending time with her wonderful family, snuggling the family dachshund, Penny, taking a Pilates class or watching her husband play country music around town.

*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.

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5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75244

Office: (972) 774-2328
joanne@madarfinancial.com

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Joanne Madar is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AL, AR (AR Insurance License #254423), AZ, CA (CA Insurance License #0B51855), CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

As a New York Life Agent, Joanne Madar is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California and Arkansas, but MADAR FINANCIAL LLC may not be. For additional information on licensure status, please click here for California and/or click here for Arkansas.

Joanne Madar is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 5005 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 1600, Dallas, TX, 75244, 972-774-2328. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, TX, UT, and WA. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Leslie Cowdrey is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AR (AR Insurance License #20752755), and TX. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

As a New York Life Agent, Leslie Cowdrey is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in Arkansas, but MADAR FINANCIAL LLC may not be. For additional information on Arkansas licensure status, please click here.

Leslie Cowdrey is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 777 Main St Ste 3800, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, 817-637-3386. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AR, and TX. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Lori Schulze is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of OR, SC, TN, and TX. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

Lori Schulze is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 2600 Network Blvd Ste 130, Frisco, TX, 75034, 214-926-6845. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of OR, and TX. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

MADAR FINANCIAL LLC is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

Neither MADAR FINANCIAL LLC nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.

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