Stephen A. Menke, Lawrence, has earned the Certified Financial Planner designation, indicating that he has demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience necessary to provide individuals with personal financial planning services.

The certification is granted by the College for Financial Planning, the educational arm of the International Board of Standards and Practice for Certified Financial Planners.

As a registered representative and financial planner for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., Menke provides retirement, estate planning and investment strategies for affluent and high net-worth individuals. He earned a master’s degree from University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree from Benedictine College.