# Andrew McDowell

> Andrew McDowell is a fee-only financial advisor at LifeWise Wealth Advisors in Champaign, Illinois, who holds the CFP credential. Andrew charges a flat fee or retainer and focuses on flat-fee planning, retirement planning and family wealth transfer.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** LifeWise Wealth Advisors
- **Based in:** Champaign, Illinois
- **Fee model:** Flat fee or retainer
- **Works virtually:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $491.9M across 1,123 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Flat-fee planning, Retirement planning, Family wealth transfer, Small business owners, Founders (pre-exit)
- **Works with:** Retirees, Multi-generational families, Founders
- **CRD:** 6453917 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6453917)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in IL
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2016)
- **Firm size:** 8 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.lifewisewealth.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Andrew McDowell a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Andrew holds no broker registration, and LifeWise Wealth Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Andrew charge for financial advice?

Andrew charges a flat fee or retainer.

### Does Andrew work with clients virtually?

Yes. LifeWise Wealth Advisors says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

### Where is Andrew McDowell based?

Andrew McDowell is based in Champaign, Illinois.

### What does Andrew specialize in?

Andrew's specialties include flat-fee planning, retirement planning, family wealth transfer, small business owners and founders (pre-exit). Andrew works with retirees, multi-generational families and founders.

### What credentials does Andrew McDowell hold?

Andrew McDowell holds the CFP credential.

### Is Andrew McDowell registered with the SEC?

Yes. Andrew McDowell is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL (CRD 6453917), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does LifeWise Wealth Advisors manage?

LifeWise Wealth Advisors reports $491.9M across 1,123 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Andrew McDowell?

Through Andrew's website, www.lifewisewealth.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6453917): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://lifewisewealth.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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