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Alex Koynoff

Financial Advisor to Multi-Unit Retail Leaders

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ATK Financial Prosperity, LLC Alex Koynoff
Chicago, IL

Serving Clients Nationwide

Financial Advisor to Multi-Unit Retail Leaders

(630) 554-5885

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Areas of Focus

  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Me

Hi, I'm Alex Koynoff. I have been in financial services for over 14 years, with the majority spent supporting large institutions with financial reporting and accounting for their complex investment portfolios, such as pensions, 401k, insurance general accounts, university foundations and endowments.

I have brought my professional experience into the personal finance space, which gives me the opportunity to help individuals plan for their financial future.

🎓 Education: Data Science and Analytics Certificate - Northwestern University | Masters of Science, Finance - Lewis University | Bachelors of Science, Finance - Northern Illinois University

💼 Professional Experience: Zurich North America - Finance and Reporting, General Accounting Project Leader | Northern Trust - Investment Accounting Manager

📖 My Personal Financial Journey:

I have been managing our family's personal financial blueprint for over 10 years. After reading the book "The Millionaire Next Door", it gave me a glimpse of what planning and a goal can do. That really kicked the financial planning to the next level.

Within eight years of creating and sticking with our plan (and adjusting along the way), we reached our first milestone and became a statistic in "The Millionaire Next Door". The achievement only strengthened my interest in personal finance, the power of financial planning and how it can help so many. It all started with a goal, education, and continuous planning.

💡 Why I decided to start my own Financial Planning firm:

In 2021, I was asked by a close family member to review their finances as they were wanting to retire in the near future.

It was an eye-opening experience. Unfortunately, due to the lack of education and support, their 401k was not utilized appropriately, using inappropriate funds, in addition to multiple loan distributions during the majority of a multi-decade working career. That one mistake alone caused them to miss a substantial amount of additional retirement funds. Further, as they never had a plan, their financial house needed repair, with unpaid consumer debt, no strategy of appropriate distribution of their investments and overall, a series of many poor financial decisions over the last couple of decades. Needless to say, that was a huge miss that could have been prevented with proactive planning.

That was the sign that I needed, and I knew what I had to do. It led me to start ATK Financial Prosperity with the mission to educate first and help you map out your financial journey.

Personal finance is a crucial part of your overall well-being. Good financial habits and decisions are something we should practice on a continuous basis.

Primary Location

Chicago, Illinois

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • Phone
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Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Flat Fee
  • One-time Financial Plan
  • Percentage of Assets Managed
  • Subscription

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a complementary initial consultation. This is an an intro meeting to establish initial rapport and learn about what is on your mind regarding your personal finances. I look forward to speaking with you.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About our Firm

The life of a Multi-Unit Retail Leader is dynamic.

Traveling, working long hours, leading 100s of people, managing financials and KPIs. The list goes on. And that's just at work. Then you have your personal life and all the responsibilities that come with it.

How about adding "Financial Advisor" to your already extensive list of responsibilities?

When was the last time you had the opportunity for a comprehensive review of your financial landscape, ensuring that you're on the right trajectory? When did you last experience the peace of mind that comes with confidently answering, "Am I going to be OK financially?"

Financial Planning gives you that peace of mind.

Why I focus on working with people in the Retail industry:

The Retail industry is an integral part of our economy. Everyone engages with someone in the retail business on a near-daily basis. Whether it is grocery shopping, buying clothing, toys or a new electronic gadget.

Retail workers are who make this possible. It is hard but rewarding work. My wife has been in retail for over 20 years and she truly loves her job. As a Multi-Unit Retail Leader, she gets to make a positive impact on her team and customers, while also managing all the moving parts that come with running a whole region.

Even though I haven't worked in retail in a long time (I worked at a local grocery chain in high school and college), through my wife, I feel that I have been a part of it every day since we met. A retail company also reminds me of a well-integrated financial plan. All the parts need to work together for the product to be in the store, so a great customer experience can be delivered in the end.

Just like the retail industry needs to constantly adapt to new challenges and an ever changing landscape, financial planning does the same for your unique situation.

My promise to you:

Money is an emotional topic. It is not always easy to discuss your personal financial situation at home, let alone with somebody outside.

My promise to you is that I will strive to create a welcoming environment where we can build a relationship first. Trust is of utmost importance, especially with a topic such as money.

As a financial advisor providing comprehensive financial planning, my goal is that we have a long-lasting ongoing relationship. Your lives are dynamic and change constantly. Financial planning never stops and remains flexible to adapt to your goals.

Education

Data Science and Analytics Certificate - Northwestern University | Masters of Science, Finance - Lewis University | Bachelors of Science, Finance - Northern Illinois University

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family

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Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Corporate Executives
  • Dual Income Family
  • Families
  • Gen X
  • Gen Y / Millennials
  • Retail Industry

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