About Us

Founder of LS Wealth Management LLC℠, Laura is also a founding member and owner of LS Tax LLC, a consulting and tax planning firm.

Having worked with clients all over the country for nearly 23 years, Laura has established herself as a trusted financial resource for national media organizations in her capacity as CEO.

She’s been featured in and recognized by industry magazines such as the Register of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. She has also been interviewed by the Wall Street journal, CNBC, Times Square Today, The Readers Digest, Fox Business, Forbes, and many other prominent national media outlets. Her focus has been on educating others on how to find fulfillment and financial independence, along with an integrative balance.

A Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner, Investment Advisor Representative and former member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), served as president of the FPA for the three years, and rolled off the FPA board in 2019. Michael has 24 years of experience in investment management and financial planning, serving as chief compliance officer at LS Wealth.

He is also managing partner with Optivise Asset Management, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, PanthRex Asset Management LLC and Financial Architects & Consultants. He holds a Series 65 SEC license, holds life, health and disability insurance license and the Life Underwriting Training Counsel Fellow LUTCF designation. Michael graduated from Austin Peay State University with a B.B.A in marketing. Michael took financial planning courses at Belmont University prior to sitting for the CFP exam.

Allen Hargis, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Registered Income Consultant Professional (RICP), brings more than three decades of tax, income and wealth accumulation experience to the LS Tax Team. Change the second sentence to: “As a retired Colonel in the Arkansas National Guard, Allen served for 36 years, leading a battalion of more than 700 soldiers in the Iraq War. Allen brings a calm demeanor and laser-focused discipline to the team.

Executive Assistant, project manager. Danette brings a diverse background along with expertise in office systems and technology. Serving as Miss Stover's executive assistant, her roll she is providing oversight on compliance submissions in marketing as well as integration of new technology for LS team members and staff. Her primary role is not client-facing but strategic planning along with managing the marketing and technology systems management for the firm. Danette’s education encompasses a B.A., from New Jersey City University, Bronx Community College, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.