Lawing Financial Opens Office in Omaha, Plans for 2017 Growth

Following the Department of Labor’s final ruling on fiduciaries and conflict of interest, Lawing Financial (www.lawingfinancial.com) is strengthening its team and positioning itself for future growth. The Overland Park, KS-based company opened a new office in Omaha this year, led by Director of ERISA Services for Qualified Plan Advisors Matthew Eickman, and is expecting the office to grow.

The new fiduciary rule states that anyone providing retirement investment advice must abide by a “fiduciary” standard and put their clients’ best interest before their own profits. When the Department of Labor last issued a ruling, in 1974 in the form of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 401(k) plans did not exist and IRA’s had just been authorized. While many investment professionals act in the best interest of their clients, others create incentives to drive customers to particular investment products. The Department of Labor estimates the new rule will save middle class families billions of dollars every year.

Eickman joined Lawing Financial nearly four years ago after 11 years of private legal practice focusing exclusively on employee benefits. He provides fiduciary training, Investment Policy Statement oversight and design, and vendor oversight. He also frequently speaks on regulatory developments, fiduciary responsibilities, and retirement readiness.

Lawing Financial has more than 90 financial advisors who serve clients in more than 40 states. The Omaha office is the company’s newest location. Find out more about Lawing Financial at www.lawingfinancial.com.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Lawing Financial Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Lawing Financial, doing business as Qualified Plan Advisors (QPA) www.lawingfinancial.com / www.qualifiedplanadvisors.com. Lawing Financial and Cambridge are not affiliated.