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We believe it’s important to consider the many aspects of your financial life and have a partner that understands you and your goals. This relationship will assist with your decisions about what to spend and invest, mitigating risk, and how to leave an estate. Your life is personal, and your planning should be as well.

Those beliefs are the foundation of Kowal Financial Advisors, and we believe it’s what makes our financial advisors so distinct.

How We Are Different

Our firm puts you and your goals first.

Fiduciary & Fee Based

Independent Search

A Full Range of
Managed Portfolio

Wealth &
Legacy Planning

Retirement &
Income Planning

Insurance Risk Management

Comprehensive & Holistic

Personal Goal-Based

Advanced Technology

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Planning Tailored
To You

These days, much of the financial advice you’ll encounter is just about investments, but at Kowal Financial Advisors we know that money isn’t just about investing. Your goals, feelings, and needs are the focus. We listen and provide solutions for your success. Anything you do that involves finances can impact your overall journey.

Together with your advisor, you’ll create a plan that strives to cover it all.

Market Commentary

Making Sense of Trump Accounts: What Parents Need to Know

How an HSA Can Fit Into Your Retirement Strategy

Our Dynamic Economy: Staying Diversified and Vigilant

We’d love to
hear from you!

Office

12015 US Route 50
Suite 110
Fairfax, Virginia 22033

Email

info@kowalfa.com

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This past 18 months, the marketplace has seen more distinct elements than we have seen in years. First, we saw the introduction of tariffs, court pullbacks, constant changes in tariff levels, and their reintroduction. Secondly, market concentration—where the 10 largest stocks comprise approximately 40% of the S&P 500, and 3 companies represent 29% of the MSCI Emerging Markets index—has propelled stock market performance. Lastly, inflationary pressures from geopolitical conflicts and tariffs have redirected funds away from other areas of the economy.

Read our latest article "Our Dynamic Economy: Staying Diversified and Vigilant" at [Link to latest articles in bio]: https://kowalfinancialadvisors.com/our-dynamic-economy/

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Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC and Kowal Financial Advisors, LLC are separate entities. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult a legal or tax professional for information regarding your individual situation.

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month—a great reminder to review whether your coverage still aligns with your current needs and goals.

Major life changes such as marriage, children, a new home, a career change, or approaching retirement can all be reasons to revisit your life insurance strategy.

A thoughtful review today can help provide greater confidence for the future.

Source:
https://lifehappens.org/about-us/

#LifeInsuranceAwarenessMonth #FinancialPlanning #ProtectWhatMatters #FinancialWellness #WealthManagement #KowalFinancialAdvisors

Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC and Kowal Financial Advisors, LLC are separate entities. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult a legal or tax professional for information regarding your individual situation.

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication that help build stronger families, businesses, and communities.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Kowal Financial Advisors!

#LaborDay #KowalFinancialAdvisors #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #HappyLaborDay #ThankYouWorkers

Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC and Kowal Financial Advisors, LLC are separate entities. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult a legal or tax professional for information regarding your individual situation.

September is the perfect time for a financial reset. As summer winds down and routines return, take a few minutes to review your budget, revisit your financial goals, and make sure you're on track to finish the year strong. Small adjustments today can make a meaningful difference over time.

#SeptemberReset #FinancialPlanning #FinancialWellness #Budgeting #MoneyGoals #WealthManagement #KowalFinancialAdvisors

Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC and Kowal Financial Advisors, LLC are separate entities. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult a legal or tax professional for information regarding your individual situation.

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Office

12015 US Route 50
Suite 110
Fairfax, VA 22033

Email

info@kowalfa.com

Phone

Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC and Kowal Financial Advisors, LLC are separate entities. Neither Asset Allocation nor Diversification guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. They are methods used to help manage investment risk. Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC DBA Kowal Financial Advisors LLC does not offer legal or tax advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.

Investment advisory services are offered through Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor located in Beachwood, Ohio. www.stratoswealthadvisors.com.

Kowal Financial Advisors offers its financial services through Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC (“Stratos”), a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) located in Beachwood, Ohio. Kowal Financial Advisors operates as a DBA branch of Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC. More information regarding Stratos may be found at www.stratoswealthadvisors.com. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Public information concerning Stratos Wealth Advisors is available at https://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. A copy of the Stratos’ current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees continues to remain available upon request and/or on this website at www.stratoswealthadvisors.com.

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Information presented on this site is for informational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any product or security. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial advisor and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed here. When you link to any of the websites provided here, you are leaving this website. The information and opinions contained in any of the material requested from this website are provided by third parties as well. They are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to buy or sell any product mentioned. We make no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the information provided by these third-party websites or third-party materials.

Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including those undertaken or recommended by Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC), will be profitable or equal any historical performance level(s).

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