What happens when a succession plan falls apart? For Leighann Miko, it became the catalyst for something even bigger. In this episode of Kick It Open, Leighann shares her journey from an advisor left stranded by a failed succession to a trailblazer who not only built her own firm but went on to create Avise Financial Cooperative, the first RIA co-op platform for other advisors to join as an independent advisor.
We talk about:
- The hard lessons of succession plans gone wrong
- The leap from employee to independent firm owner
- Why she chose a cooperative model—and how it’s changing the game for advisors
- The future of advisor ownership and why traditional firm structures might be holding professionals back
If you’re an advisor contemplating your next move—or just love a story of resilience and reinvention—this one’s for you.
To learn more about Leighann Miko visit:
LinkedIn - Leighann Miko, CFP® | LinkedIn
Equalis - Equalis Financial | Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Financial Planner, CFP
Avise - Avise Financial — Genuine Financial Advice
www.murielconsulting.com
Produced by Shelby Nicholl.
Edited by Aaron Sherman.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll License code: EV5ON7Y3CSESDSEU
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