Your Future Full of Possible.

Our clients work hard for this life. They show up. They dedicate. They advocate. They’re unapologetically authentic, accountable, and focused. And not just focused on one thing. They’re focused on fun and fulfillment. On their families, careers, health, wealth, futures, legacies. And they all have a few things in common:

Retirement Planning

 

They work harder. They dream bigger. They focus on the possible.

Sound like someone you know? We thought so.

 

 

Welcome. You’re right where you need to be.

At McGowan and Associates, we guide you to help you achieve not only what you want, but what’s truly possible. Our clients choose to work with us because, like you, we’re also focused on more than just one thing. We don’t just help our clients accumulate wealth. We help them make the most of it. We’re focused on fulfillment. On maximizing life. On possible.

McGowan in Award Winning!

West McGowan has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Top Financial Security Professional. A huge thank you to our hardworking team and our partnership with Northwestern Mutual. Most importantly, thank you to our incredible clients—helping you build your future full of possible isn’t just our job—it’s our passion. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without your trust and support!

California Award Winning Financial Advisor

Forbes Best-in-State Top Financial Security Professionals list (July 2024), Research and ranking provided by SHOOK Research, LLC. Based upon data as of 12/31/2023. Northwestern Mutual (NM) and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating or ranking lists.  NM and its advisors do, however, pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating or ranking(s).  Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.

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The Northwestern Mutual difference

No. 1

Best life insurance company for consumer experience, 2023. (NerdWallet)1

Top 5

We're one of the Top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.2

$8.2B

In dividends expected to be paid in 2025.3

A++

AAA, Aa1, and AA+ - we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.4