Jennifer Lesmeister, AIF®
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Jennifer recently achieved the Accredited Investment Fiduciary Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies in December 2021 for her knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and her ability to meet a defined standard of care in implementing policies and procedures. "Not all advisors achieve certification, and Jennifer reached the gold standard of fiduciary certification, orienting her to her clients' best interests at an even higher level," Laraway Financial Advisors President and CEO Chris Wayne.
Jennifer Lesmeister, a University of Minnesota graduate who has been with Laraway for over one year, has completed her Series 7 & 66 to be a licensed and registered financial advisor.
Lesmeister majored in Spanish and Latin American Studies at University of Minnesota –Morris. Lesmeister’s career has leveraged her skills in interpretation, writing, and research and interests in estate and financial planning. When she was 16, Lesmeister began taking college level courses, and her advanced language skills in Spanish led her to a career as a bilingual legal assistant in Minneapolis. Continuing to expand her background and expertise, she went on to work at Gray Plant Mooty in the St. Cloud area.
Lesmeister has 8 years of experience in estate planning as a paralegal, which compliments her passion for financial planning. By working to achieve her clients’ goals, she broadens Laraway’s resources and helps make their team approach to retirement and estate planning stronger.
“I find that in the financial services industry each day brings changes, and new information,” says Lesmeister. “Staying informed in this industry is critical.” Outside of work, she listens to music, politics, comedy, enjoys bowling and swimming, and spending time with her nieces and nephews and miniature Doberman Pinscher/Chihuahua mix named Alice.
Outside of work, Jennifer listens to music, politics, comedy, enjoys bowling and swimming, and spending time with her nieces and nephews and miniature Doberman Pinscher/Chihuahua mix named Alice.