Paul realized early in his career that financial planning isn’t just about managing money—it’s about helping people gain clarity and confidence in their financial future. With a deep commitment to guiding individuals and families through complex financial decisions, he co-founded Foundation Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides comprehensive wealth management services.
Before launching his own firm, Paul was a Financial Advisor and Shareholder at a large Registered Investment Advisory firm in Philadelphia. He began his financial planning career with an advisory firm in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, where he developed a strong foundation in investment strategy and wealth preservation.
Paul is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University where he received his Masters of Science in Financial Services (MSFS). He also attended Widener University where he received a Masters of Science in Taxation (MST). He received his Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from Bloomsburg University where he majored in Environmental Planning. Paul has earned the Certificate in Financial Planning from Widener University’s Graduate School of Business and earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr. Paul earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ PRACTIONER. He also earned the Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designation awarded by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. LaViola is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). In addition, Paul is a NAPFA Registered Advisor and subscribes to the stringent and mandatory annual educational hours, experience and code of ethics to meet the requirements.
Beyond his work with clients, Paul is an educator, speaker, and thought leader in the financial planning industry. He has been quoted in top financial publications and has spoken at national conferences on financial planning and practice management. Paul is also a faculty member at Temple University, teaching investment and personal finance courses. He has taught CFP® curriculum courses through Kaplan University, to help aspiring advisors earn their certification. Previously, he has taught graduate level classes in the areas of investments and taxation at Widener University and adult education classes on personal finance at Delaware County Community College.
He is a former associate editor for the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, one of the oldest and most prestigious journals in the financial planning field. He is a Philadelphia Leadership Fellow and a proud graduate of the Leadership Philadelphia Core Class Program. Previously, Mr. LaViola sat on the Board of Directors for the Philadelphia Tri-State Financial Planning Association where he served as Vice President of Education.
When he’s not working, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters at their lake home in the Poconos, where he pursues his hobbies of fishing, kayaking, swimming and hiking.