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Stephen C. Lawler and the Lawler Financial team of professionals can work for you to address your unique comprehensive financial life. Lawler Financial is an industry leader with expertise in wealth management and innovative comprehensive independent financial planning in our client's best interests.
Our priority is a solid foundation for clients and their overall financial success. We want to learn more about one’s personal situation, identify dreams and goals, and develop strategies to pursue them. Long-term client relationships that encourage and promote communication have been the cornerstone of our foundation of success for over 30 years.
Lawler Financial provides investment consulting services and a customized wealth management process including efficient solutions for individuals, households, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. Our suite of services includes retirement planning, investments, insurance, tax planning, risk management, estate planning, cash flow analysis, education funding, and employee benefits.
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Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.