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Lawrence Courtien, CPA, MBA

Co-Founder & Partner

Lawrence Courtien is a co-founder of Vestora. He leads holistic tax and advisory at the firm, where he helps real estate investors and business owners minimize taxes and build wealth through proactive planning and entity optimization. His approach combines practical, investor-focused insights with deep technical expertise to create efficient, compliant, and scalable tax solutions.

Lawrence previously worked in Big 4 public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in audit and assurance, serving clients across industries with financial reporting, compliance, and internal control analysis. Also as a former IRS agent, Lawrence has firsthand experience in federal tax law, regulations, and audit procedures. This blend of Big 4 and IRS experience allows him to deliver strategies that are both innovative and fully aligned with tax law and gives him strong expertise in complex financial structures and corporate tax strategy.