McDowell Financial Group

 

 

 Hello, and welcome to our web site.

 
 
As financial professionals with AXA Advisors, LLC, and active members of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota community, McDowell Financial Group is dedicated to assisting individuals with the successful transition of their businesses and estates to their loved ones.
 
McDowell Financial Group’s education, experience and professional affiliations have fostered a practical approach to offering financial products and planning services to our clients.  Rather than just recommending a hodgepodge of unrelated products, McDowell Financial Group will consider your specific financial goals and investment objectives.  Working together, we'll formulate a strategy to help you achieve your goals.  Then, as registered representatives of AXA Advisors, LLC, and insurance agents of AXA Network, LLC, Tom McDowell and Graham Van Horn will recommend the appropriate products and services to help you execute your strategy.
 
McDowell Financial Group is committed to staying on top of the financial services industry and developing our professional skills with 46 years of combined financial experience, including regularly attending industry training and certification programs. In particular, Tom McDowell, the group’s senior partner has completed the curriculum and exams for the:
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) professional designation through The American College
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designation through The American  College
  • FINRA Securities Registrations:  Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)*
 
Tom McDowell's academic achievements include:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of South Dakota
Tom and his wife Susan live in Sioux Falls with their two children, Olivia and Wil.
 
In December of 2005 Tom added Graham Van Horn as an associate and Karen Andrisen as office manager to McDowell Financial Group. As an added level of service Graham and Karen are properly educated and experienced to help you with your concerns.
 
Graham Van Horn has completed the curriculum and passed the exams for the:
  • FINRA Series 7
  • FINRA Series 66
  • Life/Health/Accident Insurance
Graham Van Horn’s academic achievements include:
  •  Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Augustana College (SD)
Graham and his wife, Becky, live in Sioux Falls.
 
Karen Andrisen has been in the life insurance/financial services industry for more than 25 years. Customer service/satisfaction is her highest priority.
 
Karen lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Steve.
 
 
Thank you for visiting our website  We appreciate your business!  
 
Thomas J. McDowell ChFC, CLU, CPA
Graham H. Van Horn, Associate
Karen Andrisen, Office Manager
 
*AXA Advisors and its representatives do not offer tax and/or legal advice.  Please consult you tax and/or legal advisors for your particular situation.

The named individuals offer securities and investment advisory services through AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600) member FINRA, SPIC, and offers annuity and insurance products through AXA Network, LLC and its subsidiaries. McDowell Financial Group is not owned or operated by AXA Advisors, or AXA Network.
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