Meena is the founder and principal of Impact Financial.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, she also holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Utah and formerly worked as a CPA, specializing primarily in tax.
From 2003 to 2007, she was a personal finance columnist for the King County Journal and has appeared as a financial expert on numerous radio and television programs, including CNBC’s Power Lunch.
She was recognized as a Five StarSM Wealth Manager* by Seattle Magazine in 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, and 2025.
A dedicated communicator, Meena won first place in the 2013 Toastmasters Area Humorous Speech Contest with “Children from Mars and Venus,” a lighthearted reflection on the amusing differences between her two children. In 2014, she won first place in the Toastmasters Area International Speech Contest with “How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything," an inspiring message based on one of her guiding life principles.
In her spare time, Meena is an avid reader and an enthusiastic cook who once crafted an unforgettable 50-course dinner to celebrate her brother’s 50th birthday.
*2011, 2012, 2016-2019, 2024-2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award, created by Five Star Professional. 2025 award was presented on 2/1/2025 based on data gathered between 5/15/2024 through 11/19/2024. 3,439 Seattle-area wealth managers were considered, 106 advisors were recognized. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more information, please visit www.fivestarprofessional.com