Financial Advisors
· Charlottesville, VA
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Solitude Financial Services is a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management firm founded in 2011 by Gene Kowalski, a United Airlines captain and former Air Force instructor pilot. Specializing exclusively in serving pilot families across the United States, Solitude offers comprehensive financial planning including retirement strategy, investment management, PRAP (Pilot Retirement Account Plan) expertise, tax-efficient portfolio strategies, and professional tax filing services in partnership with a CPA firm. Their approach emphasizes financial resilience, strategic deployment of new capital, and tax optimization—differentiating them through deep knowledge of United Airlines pilot benefits and a commitment to acting as fiduciaries in their clients' best interest.
Best for: United Airlines pilots, Commercial airline pilots, Pilot families seeking retirement planning, High-income professionals with complex tax situations
Service area: Charlottesville, VA and nationwide (primarily serving United Airlines pilots)
Pilot-Focused Expertise: Founded and led by a United Airlines captain with deep knowledge of PRAP and pilot-specific financial challenges, offering specialized guidance unavailable from general advisors.
Tax-Centric Planning: Emphasizes tax alpha strategies and smart tax moves as core differentiators, with complimentary professional tax filing services through a partnered CPA firm.
Fee-Only Fiduciary Model: Operates on a fee-only basis with explicit fiduciary obligation, ensuring all advice prioritizes client interests over product sales.
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Phone: (434) 218-2201
Address: 236 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Get directions)
Website: solitudefinancial.com