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Brian Paul Fowles

Advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC — Westlake, OH

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Westlake, OH 44145

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Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

71

Across 31 offices

Clients per advisor

69 High

Avg AUM per client

$1,094,726 High

HNW client ratio

28% High

About

Brian Fowles is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at Century Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and financial institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting. The firm utilizes a network of supervised investment advisory representatives to deliver tailored investment strategies through various programs and partnerships.

Client services

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Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses

Occupation focus

Based on Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning; maximum flat fee for asset management up to 2.0% of AUM

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.0% annually for advisor-managed non-wrap accounts varies - varies: 0.15% to 1.05% plus optional 0.10% tax overlay fee for SIMC Sub-Advised Program $25,000 - $250,000: varies depending on SIMC Independent Advisor Solutions programs (minimums in this range) $100,000+: minimum for Schwab Managed Account Select/Access wrap programs $5,000 - $50,000: minimum for Envestnet Fund Strategist Network $250,000+: minimum for Envestnet UMA program (may be negotiable) varies - varies: fees negotiated with each IAR for Firm Model Portfolio Program (max 0.30%)

Project-based

up to $500 per hour, may be higher in certain situations

Subscriptions

Subscription financial planning services with recurring negotiated fees paid monthly or quarterly; onboarding fees may apply

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees are negotiable; hourly fees typically up to $500/hour; subscription fees negotiated between IAR and client, may be fixed or tiered monthly/quarterly

Location

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Westlake, OH

27865 Clemens Rd, Suite 4

Westlake OH 44145

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC

2019 - Present • 7 years

Westlake, OH

Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C.

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Avon, OH

Tmfs Advisors, Llc

2015 - 2016 • 1 year

Overland Park, KS

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

John S

Series 66

Westlake, OH

RFG Advisory, LLC

John Siuda is the founder and wealth advisor at Afia Wealth Management, a fee-based fiduciary practice based in Westlake, Ohio, and affiliated with RFG Advisory as its supervising RIA. Afia Wealth Management serves pre-retirees, business owners, executives, and high earners, offering investment management, retirement planning, tax strategy, and estate planning within a single, coordinated approach. The practice places particular emphasis on business owners preparing for an exit, helping them navigate capital gains exposure, tax-efficient sale strategies, and the transition from operating a business to living on its proceeds. As a fiduciary, Siuda builds plans designed around each client's goals rather than around product sales.

General retirement planning Wealth management Income planning Inherited wealth Early retirement planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Doctor or Medical Professional Approaching retirement Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals Career Changers

Andrew L

Series 63, Series 66

Independence, OH

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Andrew Leeman is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Independence, OH. He holds Series 7, Series 63, and Series 66 exam licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Dynamic Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns rental properties and Miller Muscle, LLC, an online strength and nutrition coaching business. Eagle Strategies LLC provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes client-directed solutions and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios, operating as an indirect subsidiary of New York Life.

Wealth management Inherited wealth Multi-generational wealth transfer Disability insurance Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Dentist Young Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Jeffrey T

Series 63

Westlake, OH

Argo Wealth Management

Jeffrey Tock is a financial advisor at Argo Wealth Management with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cantella and Co., Inc. since 2009 alongside his current role at Argo Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales of fixed annuities, long-term care, term life, and non-securities insurance. Argo Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management to individual investors, high-net-worth clients, business entities, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, using fundamental analysis across various asset classes, and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Annuities
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Carl P

Series 63

Parma, OH

Intelligent Capital Management LLC

Carl Paskert is the sole advisor at Intelligent Capital Management LLC in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 license with 17 years of industry experience. He previously owned an insurance agency and holds current licenses for Ohio property and casualty as well as life and health insurance, though he is not actively practicing in those fields. Intelligent Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, corporate accounts, retirement accounts, trusts, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax-conscious, low-turnover approach using diversified model portfolios of ETFs and no-load mutual funds, with allocations tailored to client risk tolerance across various asset classes.

Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Michael V

Series 65

Cleveland, OH

Volition Financial Network, LLC

Michael Vitantonio is a financial advisor at Volition Financial Network, LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, holding a Series 65 credential with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Volition Financial Network since 2019 and Capital Financial Services, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he provides bookkeeping services for small family businesses through Vitantonio & Associates, Inc. Volition Financial Network, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, pension, and charitable clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes both in-house and third-party model portfolio strategies.

Active portfolio management

Dave F

CFP®, CPA

Berea, OH

Flegal Financial Planning

Dave Flegal is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and founder of Flegal Financial Planning, a Fee-Only, Registered Investment Advisory firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Dave founded Flegal Financial Planning in 2024 with the goal of having a significant impact in clients’ lives by going beyond the numbers and truly understanding what’s important to them. He’s passionate about helping clients align their values with their finances so they can live meaningful, and peace filled lives. Dave’s experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and tax preparer enables him to give tax-focused financial advice which helps to minimize clients’ lifetime tax bills.

General tax planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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