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Laura Barnett Lion

Laura Barnett Lion

CFP®
CRD# 2207640·Registered 1992 - 2025
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Laura is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Laura Barnett Lion, CFP®, who also goes by Laura Frances Barnett, Laura Barnett, Laura Frances Varvel, was a registered financial advisor. Laura was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1992 - 2025. Laura had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

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Fee Structure

$500K–$1M

Account Minimum

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Corporate Executives
High Net Worth Individuals & Families

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

Biography

Prior to founding Barnett Financial, Laura was a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch. There she earned the designation of Certified Financial Manager through the Donald T. Regan School of Advanced Financial Management. Laura also holds a BS in Economics from Texas A&M University.

Other Aliases

Laura Frances Barnett, Laura Barnett, Laura Frances Varvel

Blog Corner

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1996

Years of Experience

34 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

THE MATHER GROUP, LLCPast·CRD# 156005
RIA
Austin, TX
June 9, 2020 - January 29, 2025
BARNETT FINANCIAL, INC.Past·CRD# 114414
RIA
Austin, TX
February 22, 1999 - July 2, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
March 13, 1992 - June 26, 1995

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Current Firm

THE MATHER GROUP, LLC
THE MATHER GROUP, LLC

LEGACY AT TMG (FAMILY OFFICE) | THE MATHER GROUP, LLC | THE MATHER GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 156005 / SEC#: 801-72156
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

353 N. Clark Street Suite 2775, Chicago, IL 60654

Phone Number

(888) 537-1080

# of Employees

186

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (9/4/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

15,200

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$13,446,388,872

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/23/2026Cover PageReport
04/25/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) National Board seat for three year term starting 9/01/2021 - 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 700N, Chicago, IL 60631 - Average 15 hours per month, no compensation.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE MATHER GROUP, LLC
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CRD#: 156005 / SEC#: 801-72156
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1992About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Services Offered by Laura

  • Financial Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

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