Finance

Laura Leach | Wealth Manager

About: Laura Leach is a seasoned Financial Advisor with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked with numerous firms, honing her organizational and analytical skills. Laura’s passion for financial planning and her holistic approach to considering all aspects of her clients' financial lives set her apart as a trusted advisor.
Laura thrives on helping clients make informed decisions by analyzing "what if" scenarios, managing the emotions tied to money, and educating them about financial matters. Her guidance empowers clients to make the necessary decisions to achieve financial success.
Her journey in finance began with a degree in Finance from California State University Northridge with an option in Financial Planning. She is a Registered Representative holding Series 7 and 66 security licenses and has completed the CFP Certified Financial Planner Professional Education Program, providing her with a comprehensive skill set for her advisory role.

Specialties: Laura is dedicated to assisting high-income and high-net-worth individuals in navigating the complexities of growing wealth. Her approach focuses on building lasting relationships and empowering clients with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions

Quote: “We gain the courage we need to achieve things, after we have done them.”

Connect: Contact Laura at laura.leach@ftpadvisors.com or (818) 704-0001, or visit her website below!

Securities offered through Osaic Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory services offered through The Ameriflex Group, an Independent Registered Investment Advisor. Osaic is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic.

member since July 2024

2535 Townsgate Road, Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91361 | (818) 704-0001 | Securities and Advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Financial Transition Partners not affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. Additional services referenced are not provided by Osaic Wealth, Inc. Listed Entities not affiliated.

Michele Leach | Financial Consultant

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About: Michele Leach is a Financial Advisor and owner of Financial Transition Partners.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and earned her Master’s Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).  Michele spent nearly a decade serving at-risk populations as Director of Crisis Services for a private non-profit agency.  Recognizing the important role financial health plays in our overall well-being, Michele began serving clients in the Financial Services industry over 25 years ago.

Michele’s practice focuses on helping women address and solve their unique financial concerns. Michele combines her unique background in social services, financial services, and her experience as a female business owner to assist women in achieving financial success. Michele’s background provides additional expertise to assist divorced, widowed, and self-empowered women to understand and effectively manage their assets.  Her comprehensive wealth management approach works well with individuals and small business owners. Michele has taught seminars throughout Southern California including “The Life Stages of Financial Planning for Women.”

Michele is a Registered Representative and currently holds several securities licenses including the Series 7, 63, 31, and 24.  In addition, she has a California State Insurance license.  Securities and Advisory Service are offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc.  She completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Professional Education Program in 1997 and continues to keep up on current changes in the financial services industry through classes and educational seminars.

At Financial Transition Partners, Michele works with clients’ attorneys, accountants, and other professionals. We provide an all-encompassing financial program addressing issues that include wealth accumulation, wealth distribution, business succession planning, education funding, tax reduction, and estate planning.

Specialties: Michele focuses on helping her clients navigate transitional events such as divorce, widowhood, sale of a business, retirement, and inheritance.

Quote: "I focus on the 'Why?' How can I help a client develop a viable financial plan if neither of us is clear on the ultimate goal?"

Connect: Contact Michele at michele.leach@ftpadvisors.com or (818) 704-0001, or visit her website below!

Extra: Listen to a special podcast by Michele where she discusses Therapy and Financial Planning. Michele will share thoughts on her journey including major milestones and big decisions that influenced her career.  In addition, Michele will discuss “The Life Stages of Financial Planning for Women.”   Michele started a local Women to Women Networking Group.  She will reveal why she decided to pursue this avenue and how she overcame objections to starting the group.“Therapy and Financial Planning” on Advisor Group’s The W Pulse.

member since november 2017

2535 Townsgate Road, Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91361 | (818) 704-0001 | Securities and Advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Financial Transition Partners not affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. Additional services referenced are not provided by Osaic Wealth, Inc. Listed Entities not affiliated.