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John Matthew Lauer

Advisor at Lauer Wealth Management — Valparaiso, IN

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

10 years

Location

Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Lauer Wealth Management

Supported

Total advisors

4

Clients per advisor

100 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$394,620 Low

HNW client ratio

12% Low

About

John Lauer is a financial advisor at Lauer Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with HighTower Advisors, LLC and HighTower Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is an adjunct professor at North Park University teaching individual taxation and holds a CPA license, assisting family and friends with tax preparation. Lauer Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, business consulting, and a separately managed options program, using asset-allocation models based on Modern Portfolio Theory and tax-aware strategies tailored to client objectives.

Client services

Based on Lauer Wealth Management

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Based on Lauer Wealth Management

Options & derivatives strategies General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Lauer Wealth Management

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and business consulting can range from $1,000 up to $50,000 or more depending on scope and complexity; project fees for business consulting can range from $1,000 to $25,000.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.10% $500,001 - $2,000,000: 0.95% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001+: 0.50%

Project-based

Hourly rates for business consulting range from $225 to $400 per hour.

Location

Valparaiso, IN

196 E 112 S

Valparaiso IN 46383

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Illinois · Indiana

Work history

10 years of industry experience

Lauer Wealth

2017 - Present • 9 years

Sioux Falls, SD

Hightower Advisors

2015 - Present • 11 years

Valparaiso, IN

HighTower Securities, LLC

2015 - Present • 11 years

Valparaiso, IN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Michael M

Series 66

Valparaiso, IN

Pinnacle Financial Group LLC

Michael Mullen is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Financial Group LLC in Valparaiso, IN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, MassMutual Life Insurance, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains an independent insurance practice. Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advice primarily to individual clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with financial planning and consultation services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and Monte Carlo planning techniques and serves mostly non-high-net-worth clients.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses
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Eoin K

Series 65

Valparaiso, IN

Blue Iguana Capital LLC

Eoin Kirwan is the sole advisor at Blue Iguana Capital LLC, an independent financial consulting firm. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at multiple firms including Korn Ferry ISP LLC and Salo LLC. Kirwan also maintains a separate, largely full-time accounting role outside his advisory business. Blue Iguana Capital provides financial consulting through topic-specific consultations covering retirement strategy, cash-flow analysis, tax reduction, risk management, and estate preservation. The firm develops tailored plans based on client objectives and publicly available data but does not manage assets or provide ongoing monitoring.

Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy General tax planning General estate planning guidance

Mark R

CFP®, CPA, RICP®

Valparaiso, IN

Dunes Financial

Dunes Financial provides financial planning and investment management for hardworking professionals age 55+ looking to create a retirement income plan so they can - 🫸Stop focusing on their investment accounts everyday knowing their investments have guardrails in place 🫸Stop second-guessing or putting your head in the sand around Social Security & Medicare decisions 🫸Stop feeling unsure about your annual taxes or worrying you may have a big bill every April 🫸Stop sifting through conflicting advice online knowing you have a personalized plan Through implementation of - 👉 A retirement readiness assessment & comprehensive financial plan 👉 Balanced investment management process with income guardrails 👉 Annual tax review and strategy Knowing what’s important to you and making sure everything we do is in alignment with your values is my #1 goal. The firm's core values include transparency, clarity, timeliness, and a client-first approach.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General tax planning Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Wesley K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Valparaiso, IN

Kotys Wealth Professionals

Wesley Kotys is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kotys Wealth Professionals in Valparaiso, IN. He has been with Tkg Advisors, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees a farm operation, Bison Creek Farm, in Westville, IN. Kotys Wealth Professionals provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a trading approach that combines technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis, including options strategies for hedging and income generation.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Drew V

Series 65

Valparaiso, IN

Kotys Wealth Professionals

Drew Vesling is a financial advisor at Kotys Wealth Professionals with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP for four years. Kotys Wealth Professionals serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a trading approach that integrates technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis, including the use of options strategies for hedging and income generation.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Justin M

CFP®, Series 66

Valapariso, IN

Bridge Financial Planning, LLC

Justin Mccurdy is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. He has worked at Bridge Financial Planning, LLC since 2022 and previously spent four years with HighTower Securities, LLC and HighTower Advisors LLC. His background also includes roles at the ND Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership and Riverbend Cancer Services. Bridge Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as charitable organizations, corporations, and employer plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, developing tailored investment policies and utilizing independent sub-advisers and AI tools in its processes.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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