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If you're dreaming of a life where you can pursue your goals while supporting the people and causes you care about, the right financial guidance can make all the difference.
Tell me where you are today. With your values and aspirations leading the way, I’ll use my experience to help you chart a path toward a more confident and secure financial future.As your financial guide, I offer planning, wealth management, and encouragement tailored to you and those who matter most.
Services include:
• Life & Health Benefits
• Wealth Accumulation & Risk Management
• Retirement Income Planning
• Business Planning
• Wealth & Estate Preservation
• Advanced Charitable & Legacy Strategies
No matter what life brings or what goals you have, I am here for you every step of the way.
Growing up in eastern Kentucky taught Rob several important lessons: to love his fellow Kentuckians and to have their back. This is demonstrated daily in his support for charitable causes benefitting these communities, his life’s work in financial planning, and the love he has for his family.
Always the ‘steady one’, Rob possesses innate leadership qualities which serve him well as a Wealth Advisor at Thrivent, a Board Member with both the Christian Appalachian Project and Habitat for Humanity of Lexington and coaching of his son’s sporting events. Aside from these important responsibilities, Rob also loves his University of Kentucky Wildcats and has a fondness for things starting with the letter ‘B’: boxing, barbecue, bourbon, and Brittany.
Rob is proud to be a Thrivent financial professional. He provides personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given. He is here to help you do just that.
- Bachelor's of Finance, University of Kentucky
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
- FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
- Life & Health Insurance License in AL, CA Insurance Lic. #0K39836, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.
- Professional Designations:
- FIC - Fraternal Insurance Counselor
- Habitat for Humanity
- The Nest Center for Women, Children, and Families
- Christian Appalachia Project
- Military Missions, Inc.
- Foster Care Council
Check out the latest edition of our team’s newsletter here!
One thing we've learned over the years is that there never seems to be enough time during meetings to share everything we'd like. There's always another story, office update, community event, planning idea, or lesson left for "next time." That's exactly why we created this newsletter.
Inside this issue, you'll find:
- Updates from around the IWA office
- Upcoming events and important planning dates
- Ways Thrivent members can make an impact
Whether you're interested in financial planning ideas, community involvement, or simply getting to know our team a little better, we hope you'll find something worthwhile inside.
Thank you for being part of the IWA family. We truly appreciate the trust you've placed in us and look forward to staying connected.
- Bachelors of Finance, University of Kentucky
- Fraternal Insurance Counselor
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative
- Alabama
- Arizona
- California(Insurance Lic. #0K39836)
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
Insights
This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to spend an evening with many of the wonderful clients and families who make our work so meaningful at our annual Fall Fun at Eckert's Orchard event.
The evening was filled with all the best parts of fall: barbecue, apple cider, donuts, kettle corn, bonfires, hot dogs, s'mores, and plenty of great conversation. While the younger members of the group enjoyed the bouncing pillow, human hamster wheels, and other activities that reminded the rest of us we're not quite as young as we used to be, my favorite part was simply spending time together and reconnecting with so many familiar faces.
One of the things I value most about this profession is the opportunity to build relationships that extend beyond meetings and financial plans. Events like these provide space to slow down, connect, and enjoy time together as a community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so memorable. I always leave these events feeling grateful for the people I have the privilege of serving.
I hope to see many of you again at our upcoming Holiday Open House as we celebrate another wonderful year together.
Please Join Me in Welcoming Bryan Baker
I'm excited to share that Bryan Baker has joined the Inspired Wealth Advisors team as an Associate Financial Advisor.
What immediately stood out to me about Bryan is his heart for teaching and helping others grow. Before entering the financial services industry, Bryan earned a degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashland University, and he believes that background translates naturally into helping people navigate one of the most important and least formally taught areas of life: money.
Bryan joins us after spending time as a virtual advisor with Thrivent and seven years with Schwab. Outside of work, he enjoys running, playing guitar, hosting game nights, hiking, traveling with his wife and children, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns. He's also a licensed pastor who enjoys preaching, officiating weddings, and serving his community.
One of the things Bryan shared with me is that he loves helping people prepare for and achieve their goals. That servant mindset, combined with a genuine passion for relationships and education, makes him a wonderful addition to our team.
Bryan, welcome to Inspired Wealth Advisors. I'm excited to see the impact you'll have on our clients, our team, and the communities we serve.
🍎🎃 Tickets Are Now Available for Fall Fun at Eckert's Orchard! 🎃🍎
One of our favorite events of the year is back!
Fall Fun at Eckert's Orchard isn't about presentations or planning conversations. It's about gathering with family and friends, making memories, and enjoying everything that makes this season so special before the holiday rush begins.
Join us Eckert's Orchard in Versailles for an evening filled with playground activities, hayrides, entertainment, food, bonfires, s'mores, fellowship, and even an opportunity to give back through a community service project. For those looking for a little extra excitement, haunted hayrides begin later in the evening. 😱👻
📅 October 17, 2026
🕓 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Eckert's Orchard | Versailles, KY
We'll gather under the Thrivent tent for dinner beginning at 5:00 PM, enjoy bonfires starting at 6:30 PM, and spend the evening together celebrating all things fall.
🎟️ Reserve your spot today:
https://connect.thrivent.com/inspired-wealth-advisors/events/107326
This event is always one of the highlights of our year, and we'd love to spend a fun fall evening with you and your family. ❤️
Join us at an upcoming eventWe’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.
IWA Economic Update 2026 Q4Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC - Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Understanding the decisions being made on your behalf is an important part of a successful advisory relationship.Join us for our upcoming Economic Update, where Chuck Etzweiler, Chief Investment Research Officer at Nepsis, will share insights on the current market environment, economic trends, and the research that helps inform portfolio decisions.This event is designed primarily for clients who participate in our managed investment and financial planning services and would like a deeper understanding of the information and analysis used in the investment process. Robert Lawson, Wealth Advisor with Inspired Wealth Advisors, will host the discussion and help connect Chuck's insights to the work we do with clients every day.There will also be time for questions and discussion.For additional important disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.Virtual Event
“Old-Fashioned” Cocktail Hour & Holiday Open HouseNov 24, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC - Nov 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
Join us for our “Old-Fashioned” Cocktail Hour and Holiday Open House as we celebrate the season and thank the clients who make our work so meaningful. Enjoy an evening of refreshments, a seasonal charcuterie spread, and conversation with fellow clients and the IWA team.As a token of our appreciation, each household will receive a freshly baked pie of their choice—apple, pecan, or pumpkin—to take home for Thanksgiving.We're also collecting new, unwrapped toys and sports items for Mission of Hope to help brighten the holidays for children in Eastern Kentucky. If you'd like to participate, we invite you to bring a donation valued between $15–$25.We look forward to celebrating the season with you and expressing our gratitude for another wonderful year together.No products will be sold.IWA Office | 1031 Wellington Way, Suite 115, Lexington, KY 40513
Office location
Lexington Location
1031 Wellington Way Ste. 115
Lexington, KY 40513
Phone859-303-5139Fax877-206-1987HoursLexington, KY 40513
M – F: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations