Jim Lawton founded Lawton Partners in 1974 and continues to lead with the same dedication and entrepreneurial spirit that sparked his vision for an independent advisory firm able to provide clients with a high level of service and options not available from the large financial institutions.
While building the firm through referrals from satisfied clients and professionals, Jim has further deepened his commitment to providing comprehensive financial service and unbiased professional advice to his clients. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), his areas of specialty are investment management, estate planning, taxation and structural strategies; as a trusted advisor, his strengths are in genuinely caring for his clients and placing their best interests above all.
In addition to his commitment to the success of the firm, Jim has contributed his executive leadership abilities to a number of associations and non-profit organizations devoted to improving the business climate, enhancing the financial planning industry and investing in the future of the community. Among the many groups that have benefited from Jim’s expertise include the Health Sciences Centre, Manitoba Theatre Centre, the University of Manitoba, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Association of Financial Planners (now Advocis) and the Winnipeg Executives Association. Jim and his wife Kathy have three children and five grandchildren, and in his recreation time, he enjoys fishing, sailing, skiing and mountain biking.
Return to AdvisorsJean Riggall BA, CFP
Jean joined Lawton Partners in 1996 and has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. This experience includes an extensive background in investment administration and planning, banking, and trust services.
Jean holds her mutual fund and life insurance licenses and has obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation since joining Lawton Partners.
In addition to client support services, account administration, research, accounting and assisting in the preparation of financial plans, Jean helped develop software to improve investment planning and client services.
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