Laura Schmidt
Director of Advanced Strategy and Operations
Laura joined Higgins & Schmidt Wealth Strategies as the Director of Advanced Strategy and Operations in 2025. Laura is an active CPA* of 12 years with a background in technical accounting, audit, and consulting services. Laura brings a wealth of knowledge in the compliance space as well as historical work experience in the industry at a publicly traded wealth management firm.
Laura prides herself on research driven solutions and customized client strategies that serve as an integral aspect of the high net worth planning process at Higgins & Schmidt. Laura’s depth of experience and solution centric mindset help to address the evolving complexities that accompany higher levels of investible assets and diverse resources.
Laura is originally from Kankakee, IL, and graduated from Saint Louis University. Laura lives in the City Park neighborhood in Denver with her partner, Caitlin, and dog, Maggie. She also happens to be the sister of our very own, Allison Schmidt, so her face may look familiar. In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time outside, all things sports, and trying new restaurants and breweries around town.