About Us
We built LPW to do financial advice differently. The numbers are important, but so is the relationship we build with you. That’s why we’re independent, offering unbiased and conflict-free advice. Our name’s on the door, so you can be assured we always have your best interests at heart, financial or otherwise.
Adam Lawrance
Founder, Advisor and Director
adam@lpw.com.au
Adam started Lawrance Private Wealth to engage with clients at the personal level, provide them with ‘world-class’ access and opportunity to make a genuine investment in their lives, outcomes and legacy.
Clients include high-net-worth individuals and families, senior executives, business owners, and ‘For Purpose’ entities.
Adam invests the time to learn your unique needs and personal circumstances, before working with you to develop a plan to help achieve your respective financial goals and objectives.
Above all else, Adam and team take pride in their firm’s indepedance. Our interests are completely aligned with yours.
Adam holds a Master of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University, Professional Diploma of Stockbroking and is an accredited ADA 2.
Sam Colman
Advisor and Director
sam@lpw.com.au
Sam has worked with professionals and family groups for both large and boutique organisations since 2013 and has industry experience in both Australia and the UK.
Sam is a specialist in strategic planning, allowing him to apply knowledge of the industry and its platforms and products to better attend to our client’s unique problems, needs and objectives to formulate appropriate strategies and solutions.
He works closely with a team of specialists, accountants, solicitors, and the like, to develop efficient and effective solutions to meet the Family Group and ‘For Purpose’ Organisation requirements.
He brings a compliance-driven, ethical and strategic advice approach to all aspects of his work.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Business Management and Economics from The University of Canberra. Sam also has the coveted Certified Financial Planner® designation from the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
John Barker
Director
john@lpw.com.au
John was previously a principal at Morgans Financial in Bowral, where his client-focused approach and leadership contributed to the growth and success of the business.
John leads the Investment Committee for LPW and its clients, advising on asset allocation, individual investment selection and structures that align with LPW’s focus on legacy and intergenerational wealth.
John advises LPW’s For Purpose Organisations and Wholesale and Sophisticated clients.
Joseph Hoey
Provisional Financial Advisor
joseph@lpw.com.au
Joe is the 'rational voice’ of the team. He is on track to become an accomplished adviser, currently completing his professional year.
With a foundation in Business Services Accounting, Joseph excels in strategic advice, particularly for small businesses with a keen focus on intergenerational wealth transfer.
His background in accounting, focus on secure retirement planning and seamless wealth transfer sets him apart.
Hailing from Central Western New South Wales, Joseph is passionate about extending quality financial advice to regional communities, aligning seamlessly with Lawrance Private Wealth's community outreach efforts.
Joseph's versatility spans diverse client backgrounds, ensuring tailored financial solutions for each individual or business.
Joseph holds a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University.
Joseph is also a Graduate (Affiliate) member of the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA).
Leanne Cowburn
Senior Paraplanner
leanne@lpw.com.au
With extensive experience in wealth accumulation and retirement planning, Leanne focuses on long-term outcomes, ensuring her clients are supported with effective strategies. Her client-focused approach prioritises high-quality service and tailored solutions.
Leanne performs the advice function and the development of quality standards, possessing a strong attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional standards of client service.
No two clients are the same, and advice should be individually tailored. Building a trusted relationship is key to achieving this.
Leanne brings over 20 years of experience in financial advice, including experience as an Adviser. Leanne holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning.
Sajani Rodrigo
Associate
Sajani joins Lawrance Private Wealth with a mission of safeguarding clients in achieving their financial goals and building long-term wealth.
Sajani helps manage clients’ super and investment portfolios, liaise with third parties and clients, and develop investment strategies with Adam and the team. She is interested in helping clients build financial literacy with the latest technological and ethics-based structures.
She likes to take a personal and analytical approach to her work with clients. Sajani holds a double Degree in Finance and Economics from the Australian National University and is currently completing her Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.
Liam Robison
Associate
Liam is a dedicated young associate passionate about helping clients achieve financial freedom through strategic investment research, tailored early retirement planning and wealth preservation techniques.
Liam prioritises client’s needs and objectives in achieving their desired financial position, seeking to provide a service that leaves everyone informed of the risks and the right options for them. Liam’s background results in a passion for client’s financial literacy and bridging the gap between financial planners and the people they serve.
Liam brings external interests into areas of his work; he likes to build connections with client’s and ease them through times of unease as they take the “financial plunge” and secure their financial future.
Liam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with Majors in Financial Planning and is currently undertaking a Master of Financial Planning to affirm his knowledge and skills.