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Steven Gdowik

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Steven Gdowik
Financial Advisor
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ChFC®, CLU®, FLMI, RICP®
Tax Efficient Planning
Young Families
Retirement Planning
My story
My story

Helping people navigate important financial decisions with confidence has been the driving force throughout my career. For more than 20 years in financial services, I've worked with individuals and families to understand complex situations, explore their options and make informed choices. I discovered early on that the most rewarding part of my work wasn't simply solving problems—it was helping people feel heard, supported and more confident about the future.


Today, as a financial advisor with Thrivent, I help families get organized financially and guide individuals as they prepare for and live in retirement. What drew me to Thrivent was its commitment to serving members, its culture of generosity and its belief that money is a tool—not a goal. I share that philosophy and believe financial planning should help people align their resources with what matters most to them.


Helping you move forward

My passion for retirement planning is personal. Having seen loved ones experience financial exploitation later in life, I understand the importance of helping people protect what they've worked hard to build while maintaining control, independence and peace of mind. Whether we're discussing retirement, family protection or long-term goals, my role is to be a teacher, advocate and problem-solver—helping make financial decisions feel less overwhelming and more manageable.


Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Kira, traveling, cheering on Philadelphia sports teams and occasionally stepping up to a karaoke microphone. I'm also proud to be the uncle of two amazing godsons who continually remind me why thoughtful planning for the future matters.

My qualifications
  • Chartered Financial Consultant®
  • Chartered Life Underwriter®
  • Fellow Life Management Institute
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional®
  • Series 6 - Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 26 - Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Principal
  • Series 66 - Investment Adviser Representative
My state licenses
  • California(Insurance Lic. #4563433)
  • Delaware
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania

Insights

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Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare and Medicaid don’t provide the extended care coverage they expect. That’s why having a long-term care strategy can be an essential part of your financial plan. Not only does it help protect your savings—it can also preserve your choices. Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.
Eight strategies to embrace family philanthropy
Eight strategies to embrace family philanthropyCharitable giving can be even more rewarding when the whole family takes part. Sharing why certain causes matter, choosing organizations together or creating a family giving tradition can help generosity grow across generations. Find more ways to involve your family. ⬇️
I’m excited to be leading a Thrivent Action Team supporting the Northwest Mutual Aid Collective, and I’d love for you to join us! We’ll be getting together to collect and pack Thanksgiving food donations for local families Date: November 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 -10:00 AM Location: Northwest Mutual Aid Collective, 5228 Greene Street, Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Needed items: Cranberry Sauce Turkey Gravy Boxed Mashed Potatoes Cans of Corn Canned Sweet Potatoes Canned Green Beans White or Brown Rice Regular or Sugar-Free Cookies 64 oz Juice (Regular or Sugar-Free) Cake Mix and Cake Icing It’s a simple opportunity to come together, lend a hand, and make a positive impact in our community. If you’d like to participate, just let me know. Feel free to invite a friend or family member, too.
Office location
Chesterbrook Location
851 Duportail Road
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
Phone610-808-2058Hours
M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations