Designers of your Life Plan.

Chad Lawyer, CFP®, RICP®, AEP®, RSSA®
Co-Founder / Wealth Manager

Chad Lawyer is the co-founder of Life Strategy Partners, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm based in Tucson, Arizona. With more than a decade of experience helping high-achieving professionals, business owners, and retirees, Chad specializes in transforming financial complexity into clear, strategic direction, always grounded in his clients’ values and life goals.

Chad earned his Master of Science in Financial Planning from Kansas State University while working full-time and raising a young family. That experience shaped his belief that meaningful financial progress comes from consistent action, thoughtful planning, and a clear vision of what truly matters.

At Life Strategy Partners, Chad helps clients navigate tax strategies, investment decisions, retirement transitions, and estate planning with precision and care, providing the structure they need to live with clarity and confidence.

Life Beyond the Numbers

Chad is a devoted husband to his wife, Cynthia, and a proud father to their energetic 3½-year-old son, William. Whether they’re traveling together, golfing as a family, or gardening in the backyard, Chad finds his greatest joy in the simple moments shared with them.

When he’s not serving clients, you’ll find Chad exploring Mexico with his family, golfing with Cynthia and William, working out, fishing, cooking, gardening, or enjoying a great glass of wine. These everyday passions reflect the same philosophy he brings to financial planning: that true wealth is about more than money—it’s about living a life of purpose, freedom, and connection.

Education:

Kansas State University

Master of Science in Financial Planning
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Financial Planning

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science in Public Management

Certifications:

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Retirement Income Certified Professional®
Accredited Estate Planner®
Registered Social Security Analyst®

Chad specializes in the following areas:

Tax-Smart Distribution Planning
Proactive Tax Planning
Social Security Optimization
Philanthropic Planning
Legacy and Estate Planning
Planning the Journey into Elderhood

“The real return on a financial plan is the life it lets you live while with the people who matter most.”

- Chad Lawyer

Mt. Lemmon

Yelapa Beach

Dove Mountain

Punta Mita

Ananda Das, CFP®
Co-Founder / Wealth Manager

Ananda Das is the co-founder of Life Strategy Partners and a seasoned wealth manager with nearly two decades of experience helping professionals, families, and business owners make confident financial decisions. His expertise spans comprehensive wealth planning, tax efficiency, equity compensation, inheritance strategy, and investment alignment—all delivered through a personalized, relationship-driven approach.

Ananda earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Arizona and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. His clients appreciate his ability to simplify complexity and his dedication to building thoughtful, long-term strategies that align money with meaning.

Life Beyond the Plan

Outside of financial planning, Ananda is a devoted husband to his wife, Bridget, and a proud father to three energetic, middle-school-aged kids. His personal life is filled with the same intentionality he brings to his work—whether he’s at the gym, smoking meats in the backyard, cycling through challenging terrain, or leading a competitive board game night with the family.

He believes that financial success is more than accumulation; it's about creating the freedom to enjoy life’s best moments, big and small.

At Life Strategy Partners, Ananda helps clients create wealth strategies that are not only technically sound but deeply personal—built around values, relationships, and a vision for the future.

Education:

University of Arizona