Gerri Leonard has extensive knowledge and experience in business management, specializing in tour accounting, and has earned a reputation as a dedicated and savvy veteran in the music industry. She served for five years on the Audit Committee of the Grammy Foundation; she is a member of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP); she is a member of the National Latina Business Women’s Association Los Angeles (NLBWALA); and she is on the Board of Directors of the Artists for the Arts Foundation, and serves as the Treasurer of that organization. She is a charter member of LAB.
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Los Angeles native Michael Leonard was raised surrounded by the music industry. Son of LBM president Gerri Leonard, Michael has worked for the firm in various capacities throughout his life. After graduating high school, Michael moved to Brazil to expand his cultural education and later returned to study at California State University, Long Beach, where he received a B.A. (with honors) in Liberal Studies while also completing courses in accounting and taxes. He began working with Leonard Business Management full-time in 2006 and was recently named partner in 2016.
Michael’s natural ability to build trust, along with his style of transparent communication, assures clients that their interests are being valued and protected. A devoted family man, Michael continues to build LBM’s reputation as a “boutique powerhouse” for entertainment professionals. Michael is an avid Jiu Jitsu practitioner and a firm believer in living a healthy lifestyle.
Our complete staff of bookkeepers, accountants and CPA’s as well as our in-house royalty and insurance departments provide our clients with the technical and professional expertise for all of their financial needs.
Our areas of expertise include:
Business Management
Tour Accounting
Royalty Services
Tax Planning & Preparation
Personal Financial Planning
Our long history of successful business management has allowed us to make alliances with mortgage brokers, banks, and financial institutions both at home and abroad to provide the absolute best service possible. We are here to manage your entire financial world.