If Beresfords had a steady rhythm, Lara would help keep it on beat. From the moment you meet her, you will feel her calm presence, her genuine care, and her gift for making even the most complex financial matters feel simple and human.

Lara joined Beresfords in 2012 and has over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience, and over the years she has become a trusted face for clients and a steady anchor for our team. In her role as Director of Operations & Culture, she weaves together the threads that keep our business running and our people growing with confidence.

She believes that great service is as much about how people feel as it is about what is achieved.

Lara’s focus extends beyond client service to the way our entire business runs. She works across every part of the firm, coordinating operations, ensuring our systems run smoothly, supporting team members to do their best work, and shaping a workplace culture where people feel valued and engaged.

As part of the Leadership Team, she works on strategic projects that focus on the growth and direction of the business, keeps communication flowing between teams, and looks for ways to improve the way we work so clients and employees alike have the best possible experience.

Whether she is guiding a client through an important decision or helping the team navigate change, Lara leads with integrity, clarity and purpose.