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Money cannot buy happiness, but it could buy freedom

Money cannot buy happiness, but it could buy freedom

Since our inception in 2005, our driving force has been to simplify the path to financial freedom for our clients, enabling them to focus on what truly matters most — the freedom to enjoy their lives.

We are Hawkins Laakso.
Freedom Simplified.

We work with successful entrepreneurs and executives to create a Family Office Experience designed to achieve their financial dreams by helping them manage, grow, and secure their wealth.

We collaborate with accomplished entrepreneurs and executives to establish a family office experience tailored to realize their financial aspirations by assisting them in overseeing, expanding, and safeguarding their wealth.

Our passion for achieving results for our clients has and will continue to be the primary motivation for our organization.

Our passion for achieving results for our clients has and will continue to be the primary motivation for our organization.

As Managing Partners, George and Chris bring a combined industry experience of over 50 years to the practice. George focuses primarily on wealth management and investments for Hawkins Laakso clients, while Chris develops and designs custom strategies for clients with financial planning and protection needs. The focus of Hawkins Laakso is on providing a comprehensive team "experience" for business owners and individuals that not meets but exceeds our client's expectations at every turn.

Its founders, George Wesley Hawkins and Christopher Michael Laakso, have been with their current broker-dealer, now Equitable Advisors since 1998 and 2001, respectively.

Our Experience

At Hawkins Laakso, we provide a bespoke family office experience designed to transform financial aspirations into reality. Our comprehensive approach covers all aspects of wealth management, including risk management, investment solutions, retirement planning, estate planning strategies, and business planning.

Risk Management

Risk Management

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Retirement planning

Retirement planning

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Wealth Management

Wealth Management

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Tax and Estate Strategies

Tax and Estate Strategies

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