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    Business ProfileforBarlow Wealth Advisory Group LLC

    Financial Consultants
    BBB accredited business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:

    Joel Barlow, CPA, CFP®

    Joel has been in the financial services industry for the past 30 years after graduating from the University of Alabama in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. After practicing as a Certified Public Accountant for the first decade of his career with Wilkins, Miller, P.C. in Mobile, AL, Joel assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer of a multi-state holding company called IPC Industries, Inc., also based in Mobile. For the next dozen years, Joel worked for several different large investment companies (Hartford Life Insurance Co. and Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., e.g.) to assist with securing capital for their lines of investment products. In that role, he acted in an advisory role to many financial advisors/planners across the southeastern United States. He received his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2011 and has been assisting individuals and families with holistic financial and tax planning for many years. He is married to his wife, Kara, and has had the benefit of being the father of two lovely young women, MaryGlynn, 20 and Tanner, 18. Joel is very involved in the Big Brother/Big Sister program. When not working or volunteering, he enjoys watching the Tide play, taking his trusted dog, Oliver, on hikes at Red Mountain Park, and playing golf.  

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    This business has 0 complaints

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 8/25/2022

    Years in Business: 3

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    The world of financial planning offers ample opportunity to turn struggle into success.  Taxes are one of those areas that specifically impact your finances.  I am a CFP® Professional along with being a Certified Public Accountant.  With your CFP® Professional along with being a Certified Public Accountant, you can possibly better avoid obstacles and harness opportunities to get the most out of every dollar you have.

     

    Working with your financial future is more than just a one-number goal; it’s a complex web of different accounts and investments, involving consequential decisions along the way.  With an advisor who holds the CFP® and CPA credentials, who understands the flow of money, particularly in the potential retention of assets against excess taxation, you can look ahead to future opportunities and make strategic decisions at each juncture.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    400 Union Hill Dr Ste 350, Birmingham, AL 35209-2065
    BBB File Opened:
    8/24/2022
    Years in Business:
    3
    Business Started:
    1/3/2021
    Business Incorporated:
    8/16/2021
    Accredited Since:
    8/25/2022
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 6561 for this business, issued by Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2025.

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    Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy

    770 Washington Ave STE 226

    Montgomery AL 36104

    (334) 242-5700

    BBB records show a license number of 8335 for this business, issued by Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2025.

    These agencies may include:

    Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy

    770 Washington Ave STE 226

    Montgomery AL 36104

    (334) 242-5700

    • Certified Financial Planner Professional

      Certified Public Accountant

    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Closed
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    Closed
    Business Management
    • Mr. Joel T Barlow, Owner
    • Ms. Bridget Balsamo, Marketing/Client Relationship Specialist
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Joel T Barlow, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Bridget Balsamo, Marketing/Client Relationship Specialist
    • Mr. Charles "Charlie" Roush, Tax Advisor/Enrolled Agent (Federally Licensed)
    • Mr. Trent Wright, Tax Consultant
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    Customer Complaints

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    Customer Reviews

    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Randy and Wanda S

    5 stars

    09/09/2022

    It has been our great pleasure to work with Joel and his professional team to advise and service our retirement accounts. They are always available with reliable information that makes such important decisions much easier. I cannot say enough good things about what this partnership has meant to us transitioning from career to retirement while dealing with a catastrophic illness. Thank you Joel for what you do for so many!

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