McGowan and Associates
Marshall West McGowan
Wealth Management Advisor|CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®
Fee-Based Planning That Puts You First
We believe financial planning should be about you—not about the products. That’s why we operate as fee-based fiduciaries, ensuring that every recommendation we make is designed to serve your best interests.
Why Fee-Based Planning?
Many financial services firms focus solely on managing your investments. While that’s important, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. A truly effective financial strategy requires comprehensive planning—one that aligns your vision, wealth, and tax-efficient strategies into a seamless, goal-oriented approach.

What you’re likely used to.
If you're currently working with a traditional asset management firm, you likely have:
- Limited Customization: Access to planning resources but little tailored guidance.
- Investment-Only Focus: Asset-based fees without a comprehensive financial plan.
- Lack of Coordination: Minimal collaboration between investment managers and your other advisors.
At McGowan and Associates, we take a different approach.
Our fee-based planning model ensures we work for you. We start by getting to know you, your goals, and your vision for the future. From there, we create a customized, tax-efficient plan that balances accumulation, risk management, and wealth distribution while integrating all aspects of your financial life.
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Holistic, Personalized Financial Planning: We prioritize what matters to you now, near, and far.
- Tax-Conscious Strategies: Optimizing accumulation and distribution for long-term efficiency.
- Strategic Asset Allocation: Ensuring your investments, accounts, and risk levels are working together.
- Comprehensive Risk Management: Evaluating insurance and tactical planning.
- Collaborative Approach: Partnering with your tax and legal advisors to create an aligned strategy.

Next Steps:
- Decide if this approach aligns with your financial goals.
- Schedule a 60–90 minute discovery meeting to determine if we’re the right fit.
- Discuss fees and outline your next steps.
Your Roadmap To Possible
At the end of this journey, you'll have a financial roadmap built for possibility.
