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We empower business owners, professionals, and families to help confidently accumulate, manage, and preserve your personal, inherited, and retirement wealth—through personalized planning, trusted advice, and exceptional service. 

Investment Management

Investment Management

At Black Diamond Financial, we build investment strategies designed to grow, protect, and manage your wealth with purpose. We take the time to understand your goals, your comfort with risk, and your timeline—so we can create a personalized plan that supports your success today and in the future. 

Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning

Many people are great at saving but are not sure how to turn those savings into steady, reliable income. That is where we come in. We design retirement strategies that bring together your 401(k), Pension, Social Security, and Personal investments—to help you retire with confidence and clarity on your terms. 

Small Business Planning

Small Business Planning

As a small business owner, you have unique opportunities to build wealth through strategic retirement planning. Our Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ LAWRANCE JOHNSON, designs tax-efficient strategies using 401(k)s, Profit-Sharing, and Pension Plans—helping you accumulate, protect, and distribute wealth while creating meaningful retirement outcomes for you and your employees. 

Insurance Planning

Insurance Planning

Insurance is the cornerstone of a well-built financial strategy. At Black Diamond Financial, we go beyond protection—designing solutions that help grow your wealth and reduce tax exposure. Using advanced insurance and private banking strategies, we structure life insurance to deliver tax-advantaged growth, tax-efficient access to capital, and a tax-free transfer of wealth to your heirs—all in a highly efficient and coordinated approach. 

Estate Plan - Protect What Matters Most 

You have worked hard to build your life, your wealth, and your legacy—make sure your plan protects it. A properly structured estate plan goes beyond documents; it ensures your wishes are honored, your family is protected, and your wealth is transferred efficiently. A will provides clear direction and legal authority, while a living trust allows your assets to pass quickly, privately, and without probate, helping your family avoid unnecessary delays and costs. 

Together, they create a complete strategy, giving you confidence today and protecting your legacy for tomorrow. 

Lawrance Johnson BA, MBA, CRPS - Owner and Founder 

Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS) Member FINRA/SIPC Investment advisory services offered through Kestra Advisory Services LLC (Kestra AS) an affiliate of Kestra IS. Kestra IS or Kestra AS are not affiliated with Black Diamond Financial CA Insurance License #0B90545.