In 2011, Professor Patrick Lach founded Lach Financial in Louisville, Kentucky, with the hope of providing objective financial advice based on the principles of peer-reviewed academic research. In pursuit of this goal, Patrick has received his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter, his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificate, joined the Financial Planning Association. Lach Financial is proud to be able to offer clients access to Dimensional Fund Advisors. At present, Patrick's work consists of performing his academic duties as an Associate Professor of Finance at Bellarmine Uiniversity, as well managing Lach Financial.