West Seneca, NY, (February 19th, 2025) | Sgroi Lawley Group LLC, a full-service independent financial planning firm is recognized as the 2025 Business of the Year by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce.

For over 50 years, Sgroi Lawley Group LLC has helped individuals and families achieve financial independence through personalized planning and a client-first approach.This recognition reflects their dedication to excellence in financial services and the long-standing commitment to supporting the Western New York Community.

Since 1971, the goal of Sgroi Lawley Group LLC has been to uphold family values and treat clients with care, integrity, and respect. Founded by Joseph Sgroi and his passion for helping the Western New York community, Sgroi Lawley Group LLC helps clients find the right coverage and build a long-term financial plan. With a family background of educators, Joe witnessed first-hand the support and guidance teachers needed to reach their retirement goals. Today, Sgroi Lawley Group LLC continues to live out Joe’s passion and assist clients throughout the community, including assisting educators from over 100 school districts across New York State with their 403(b) plans. Beyond working with educators, Sgroi Lawley Group LLC provides personalized financial planning to individuals and families at every stage of life, helping them achieve long-term financial success.

Recently merging with Lawley, Sgroi Lawley Group LLC looks to further its commitment to the community and provide their clients with the national resources of a Top 100 Insurance Broker and Lawley’s dedicated practice groups, which offer expertise in high-profile business segments. Sgroi Lawley Group LLC expressed gratitude for the continued support of clients, staff, and the Western New York Community was honored to join fellow award recipients at the 78th annual Community Awards.

“The competition for our community awards is always very strong, but our voting board members did not have a difficult time selecting Sgroi Lawley this year because their commitment to our community can be seen in many ways, every day. If I had to pinpoint one thing, I’d say it was probably their ongoing commitment to education — helping both students and teachers in the classroom — that gave them the edge. Their commitment to the Chamber, West Seneca, and Western New York is outstanding, year after year,” says Joe Kirchmyer, Executive Director of West Seneca Chamber of Commerce.

“We are truly honored to be named the 2025 Business of the Year by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. Since opening our doors in 1971, we have grown into a third-generation family business, and we are grateful for the support of our community and our staff as we continue to grow, now as Sgroi Lawley,” says Patrick Sgroi, Sgroi Lawley Partner.

“We’re proud to be recognized with this award, which reflects the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients and community. We are thankful to serve this community for the past 54 years and look forward to continuing our growth while upholding the same commitment for many years to come,” says John Clouden, Sgroi Lawley Partner.

ABOUT SGROI LAWLEY
Founded as Sgroi Financial in 1971 by Joseph Sgroi, Sgroi Lawley Group LLC is a full-service independent financial planning firm that focuses on helping people achieve financial independence, delivering exceptional service while maintaining family values. Sgroi Lawley Group LLC provides Investment Management, Insurance & Risk Management, Retirement Plan Design, Diversifying Assets, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Charitable Planning, and Succession/Exit Planning.

Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Securities and additional advisory services offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co, Inc. a SEC Registered Investment Advisor and member FINRA/SIPC.Advisory services offered through Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Sgroi Wealth Advisory Group LLC, Sgroi Lawley Group LLC, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. are separate entities. The West Seneca Business of the Year is a recognition awarded by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. Honorees are selected by the Chamber board members based on their positive impact on the West Seneca community, as well as their perceived future impact. The recognition should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. Nominees do not pay a fee to be considered for the award and are nominated by community members or board members. The recognition is not indicative of the firm’s future performance. Working with honorees is no guarantee as to future investment success. Recognition based on the calendar year 2024 and presented on February 12, 2025.