Leighann Miko is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and member of the Financial Planning Association. Serving clients at Equalis Financial in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding communities.
Our mission is to empower and equip thoughtfully ambitious professionals, especially LGBTQ+ creatives who work in the entertainment industry. Since Equalis was founded by a member of the LGBTQ+ community, serving the underserved is at the heart of everything we do.
WHAT WE OFFER
Financial PlanningTo get where you want to go, you’ll need a custom roadmap that’s built strategically around your goals. We take a human-centered approach to financial planning, focusing more on you than your money. In this process, we will help you realign your financial mindsets and habits with your long-term vision, resulting in a more financially secure future.
Business Management
If you are looking to outsource the day-to-day operations of your business, we are here to help. These related services—including tax preparation and planning, payroll processing, and monthly bookkeeping?—are available exclusively to our financial planning clients. Investment Management
As an investor, you have the ability to effectively “put your money where your mouth is” by investing in social causes you believe in. From environment conservation to improving the gender pay gap to reducing racial inequality, we will customize and manage your portfolio with a carefully planned investment strategy while maintaining the direction and discipline you need to reach your goals. If any of this resonates with you, let's chat. The first meeting is on us. There’s no cost and no pressure, just a conversation to see if we’re a good match.
Financial stability isn’t something you hope for; it’s something you plan for. As a creative working in a volatile industry, having the right financial plan is essential. It can act as a strong anchor in financially uncertain times, but only if the plan is uniquely built for you. At Equalis Financial, we’re here to help.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Financial Services, from California State University, Northridge. I have a certificate in Personal Financial Planning earned at UCLA to complete the education coursework requirement for CFP® certification. And in my never-ending pursuit of knowledge, I completed a Master of Science degree in Taxation at Cal State Northridge.
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