Mike joined WestPoint Financial Group in 2026 by establishing a financial advisory presence in the Greater Lafayette, Indiana market, as an experienced wealth advisor with more than 30 years of experience in personal and corporate finance. He spent 14 years in wealth management, life insurance, financial and estate planning at Busey Wealth Management in Urbana-Champaign, IL and Eagle Strategies LLC (the wealth management division of New York Life/NYLIFE Securities) in Beverly Hills, CA. For 10 years, he worked in corporate finance in capital raising, valuation and global mergers & acquisitions at Houlihan Lokey in Los Angeles, CA global headquarters, and Arthur Andersen’s mergers & acquisitions investment banking division global headquarters in Chicago, IL. He also grew his entrepreneurial experience as the owner of an entertainment talent management/consulting firm, Crossover Entertainment Group LLC in West Hollywood, CA, for four years.
Mike’s clients are his passion. Through WestPoint Financial Group, Mike Lawson is a registered rep of MML Investor Services LLC and an agent of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). Mike continues to serve high‑net‑worth families, businesses and foundations clients in their best interests as a trusted partner helping to achieve their goals and dreams utilizing a comprehensive, holistic financial planning approach.
In addition, he is a published author of several personal finance articles, including “Financial Matters Every Newlywed Couple Should Now Address” and “How Newlyweds Can Make Financial Planning Fun,” both of which appeared in an internationally distributed wedding planning magazine available at Barnes & Noble stores throughout the US.
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Mike is currently completing his final courses through The American College of Financial Services for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ® designation. Mike holds his FINRA Series 6, 7 and 63 licenses, as well as state life, health, disability, long-term care insurance, annuity and variable contracts licenses.
Throughout his career, Mike has been involved with numerous non-profit organizations and served as treasurer with several boards of directors in Chicago. He is dedicated to helping his community and volunteers with numerous organizations, including the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Lafayette, Indiana local Food Finder’s Food Bank.
