Designers of your Life Plan.
Chad Lawyer, MS, 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 toddler, 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
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Master of Science in Financial Planning
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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Financial Planning
Northern Arizona University
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Bachelor of Science in Public Management
Certifications:
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CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
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Retirement Income Certified Professional®
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Accredited Estate Planner®
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Registered Social Security Analyst®
Chad specializes in the following areas:
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Tax-Smart Distribution Planning
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Proactive Tax Planning
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Social Security Optimization
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Philanthropic Planning
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Legacy and Estate Planning
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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
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Bachelor of Arts in Economics
The College for Financial Planning
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Certificate in Financial Planning
Certifications:
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CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Ananda specializes in the following areas:
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Tax-Smart Asset Location Planning
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Proactive Tax Planning
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Inheritance Income Planning
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Employee Benefit Optimization
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Financial Coaching
“The best financial plans aren’t just about return on investment, they’re about return on life.”
- Ananda Das
Lake Tahoe
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
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