History of the Firm

Burke Lawton Brewer & Burke began with the chance meeting of two young Air Force pilots who were both stationed in London during the early 1960s. As their friendship grew, Franklin A. ("Frank") Burke and Thomas N. ("Nick") Lawton soon realized their mutual interest in investing and financial management, when combined with their post-graduate work in finance and business, could lead to a career beyond the military. In September 1964, while still in London, they formed a partnership and created the investment firm of Burke, Lawton & Company. Many of the firm's first clients were their military colleagues and the firm still counts a number of these original clients, along with their children and grandchildren, as clients.

Today, the firm serves clients all across the country. To learn more about how two pilots leveraged their business skills and their desire to help Americans build stronger financial futures click here.