Laura’s Approach
Laura M. Linscott
CFP®
Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Laura Linscott is a financial advisor at our South Portland, Maine, office, where she works with individuals and families to help them make informed financial and retirement decisions. She started working at Savant in 2026 when Richard Brothers Financial Advisors joined the firm.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Laura has more than a decade of experience in both client service and firm leadership. Prior to joining Savant, she served as director of internal operations at Richard Brothers, where she played a central role in overseeing the firm’s operations, investment processes, and compliance standards to support a consistent client experience. Her background in operations and strategy allows her to help guide clients through complex financial decisions while maintaining a focus on their long-term goals.
During her time at Richard Brothers, Laura led the operations team, served on the investment committee, and oversaw client relationship workflows. She also contributed to strategic and regulatory initiatives that helped position the firm for growth and continued service excellence.
Laura earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in financial planning from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys reading, board games, trivia, and exploring new food and wine experiences.
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Integrated guidance for your full financial life, bringing together investment, tax, estate, and retirement planning to support your goals.
Financial Planning
Our planning process helps you evaluate key areas of your financial life, uncover opportunities, and make decisions aligned with your goals.
Investment Management
Evidence-based investing designed to help you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating changing market conditions.
Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Thoughtful estate planning guidance to help organize your affairs, support your wishes, and prepare for future generations.
Trust Services
Comprehensive trust administration supported by integrated investment, tax, estate, charitable, and business succession planning services.
Education
- Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in Financial Planning
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Insights & Perspectives
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CFP®
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.