Our Team
Lau & Lau Associates has an outstanding team of financial professionals that are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service.
Under the direction of David Lau, the Lau & Lau Associates team provides innovative analysis, customized employee benefit programs, and financial strategies for businesses and individuals.
David F. Lau, JD†, CLU, ChFC
David graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University in 1973. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from the Detroit College of Law in 1978.
David entered the financial services industry in 1973, joining his father, Donald F. Lau, CLU at Lau & Associates. In 1975, they changed the name of the firm to Lau & Lau Associates.
David received the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1983, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) in 1984, and Life Insurance Counselor (LIC) in 1987.
David is a member and board member of numerous industry organizations, including the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Detroit (FEPCD), and the Society of Financial Service Professionals. David is also a Life and Qualifying Member of the Million Dollar Round Table, and a frequent speaker to industry and community groups.
In addition to his business affiliations, David is very involved in the community. His involvement includes organizations such as Judson Center, Rotary Club of Detroit, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan, Alma College Board of Trustees, and Oakland Commerce Bank Board of Directors.
† Licensed but not practicing on behalf of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, Inc., or Lau & Lau Associates, LLC.
Jonathan D. Lau, CFP®
Jonathan graduated with honors from DePauw University’s Honor Scholar Program in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts.
Following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, Conrad C. Lau, his grandfather, Donald F. Lau, and his father, David, Jonathan entered the financial services profession in 2004 after studying at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. In 2007, he earned the CFP® certification.
Jonathan is the third generation at Lau & Lau Associates, LLC and is committed to continuing the firm’s strong legacy of highly personalized customer service and comprehensive financial strategies. He specializes in the development of asset accumulation plans, tax-efficient retirement and education funding, and risk assessment and management.
Jonathan is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
“Integrity and client service are our guiding principles.”
— Donald F. Lau, Founder