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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

How the cash value of life insurance works
How the cash value of life insurance worksYour life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home.​ Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.
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Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️. This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers: • Dependable interest • Tax-deferred earnings • Protection from market risk Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
How to invest for retirement: Account types & strategic moves
How to invest for retirement: Account types & strategic movesInvesting for retirement can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, the key is to be consistent and stick with it. A strong retirement investment strategy includes:​ ✔️ Portfolio diversification​ ✔️ Understanding your risk tolerance and adjusting over time​ ✔️ Investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s​ Learn more about investing for retirement. ⬇️
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