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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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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
How to Keep Your Retirement Savings Working for You
Preservation is about function, not just figures. Plan for retirement amid economic uncertainty to limit stress.
Early Lessons for Raising Financially Confident Kids
Simple, everyday strategies to help kids develop healthy money habits and financial confidence over time.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?
Learn about the rise of Impact Investing and how it may benefit you.
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How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
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.
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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.