Looking for a SmartVestor Pro in the Lansing Area?
You’ve worked hard to take control of your money. When it’s time to invest for the future, we’ll help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.
You Were Given Options. Here’s What Makes Park Lake Advisors Different.
Choosing a financial professional is personal. We believe the right relationship starts with clear communication, thoughtful guidance and an approach that helps you understand the decisions you’re making.
A Heart for Teaching
We take time to explain the reasoning behind our guidance, answer your questions and help you understand how the pieces of your financial life fit together.
20+ Years of Experience
Experience can matter when you’re navigating retirement, investing and the financial decisions that come with different stages of life.
Independent Guidance
Park Lake Advisors is not limited to the proprietary investment products of a single company. That gives us flexibility when evaluating solutions for your circumstances.
More Than Investments
Investments are important, but they are only part of the picture. When appropriate, we can also help you think through retirement, cash flow, taxes, insurance and other financial priorities.
Ramsey Principles. Guidance Built Around You.
You may already be familiar with the Baby Steps and the importance of living below your means, avoiding unnecessary debt and investing consistently for the future. As a SmartVestor Pro, Park Lake Advisors understands those principles.
But your financial life is still your own. Your investments, retirement strategy and other financial decisions should reflect your goals, timeline, circumstances and comfort with risk.
Build a Strong Foundation
Create healthy financial habits and establish the basics that support long-term progress.
Invest for the Long Term
Use a disciplined investment approach designed around your goals, time horizon and risk considerations.
Stay Focused on Your Goals
Keep the bigger picture in view as life changes and new financial decisions arise.
Advice That Goes Beyond a Single Investment Decision
Whether you’re preparing for retirement, moving an old workplace account or looking for ongoing investment guidance, Park Lake Advisors can help you evaluate your options within the context of your broader financial goals.
Retirement & IRA Rollovers
Help evaluating retirement accounts when changing jobs, consolidating accounts or preparing for retirement.
Investment Management
Professionally managed portfolios built around your goals, time horizon and risk considerations.
Learn About Investment Management →Retirement Planning
Guidance that connects your investments with income needs, spending priorities and the life you’re preparing to live.
Financial Planning
Additional planning support when you want to look beyond your investments and consider the broader financial picture.
Learn About Financial Planning →A Simple First Conversation. No Pressure.
Your first meeting is complimentary and gives us a chance to learn what you’re looking for, answer your questions and determine whether Park Lake Advisors may be a good fit.
Let’s Get Acquainted
Tell us what prompted you to reach out, what you’re working toward and what questions are on your mind.
Ask Us Anything
We’ll talk through our approach, services, fees and what working with Park Lake Advisors could look like.
Decide What Makes Sense
There’s no obligation to become a client. If it feels like a good fit, we’ll discuss appropriate next steps.
In-Person in Lansing or Okemos • Online • By Phone
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Experience, Education and Straightforward Guidance
Larry Mengerink, CFP®, AIF®
Founder, Park Lake Advisors
For more than 20 years, Larry has helped individuals and families make sense of investing, retirement and financial decisions. His approach is built around education, straightforward conversations and helping clients understand not only what they’re doing, but why they’re doing it.
As a SmartVestor Pro, Larry understands the financial principles many Ramsey followers value, while providing advice tailored to each client’s goals, circumstances and risk considerations.
Your Next Step Can Be a Simple Conversation.
If you’re looking for a SmartVestor Pro in the Lansing area, we’d be glad to learn what you’re working toward and answer your questions.