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Kevin Nowakowski

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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Kevin began his career in financial services in 1993 when he joined Paine Webber, UBS’s predecessor firm, after he graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. degree in finance. Since then, he has qualified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor^SM and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist^SM. Kevin and his wife, Stephanie, have two sons, Nicholas and Justin. Outside of the office, he enjoys fishing, golf, travelling and watching auto races.
- UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.
- Michigan State University, B.A. in Finance
2301 West Big Beaver Road
Somerset Place Office Building
Troy, MI 48084

kevin.nowakowski@ubs.com

Kevin Nowakowski

2301 West Big Beaver Road,Troy,MI,48084
Carol Wake

Senior Registered Client Associate
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Carol joined The Nowakowski Team in 2018 and has nearly 37 years experience in the financial services industry.

Prior to joining UBS, she was employed with Ameriprise Financial and Morgan Stanley.

She holds Series 7, 9, 10, 63, 65, and 66 licenses as well as her Insurance licenses which allow her to assist clients with diverse transactional and other service-related needs, enhancing the team’s ability to provide excellent service. Carol supports the team by handling the administrative aspect of the business and assisting clients with account maintenance.

Carol and her husband, Rich, reside in White Lake and have 4 children Jillian, Bill, and identical twins Lisa and Carla. They have 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Outside of the office she enjoys golfing, quilting, and traveling.
2301 West Big Beaver Road
Somerset Place Office Building
Troy, MI 48084

carol.wake@ubs.com

Carol Wake

2301 West Big Beaver Road,Troy,MI,48084
Nicholas Nowakowski

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
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Nick joined the Nowakowski Team in May of 2024 after graduating from Michigan State University with a B.A. Degree in Finance and a Minor in Financial Planning and Wealth Management. He currently holds the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, Series 66, Life & Health, Variable Life & Health, and recently has passed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) license exam. Outside of work, Nick loves going to the gym, playing golf, and traveling.
- Michigan State University, B.A. in Finance
2301 West Big Beaver Road
Somerset Place Office Building
Troy, MI 48084

nicholas.nowakowski@ubs.com

Nicholas Nowakowski

2301 West Big Beaver Road,Troy,MI,48084

Kevin Nowakowski

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
View bio Industry recognition
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TX
- UT
- VA
- WA
- WI
Kevin began his career in financial services in 1993 when he joined Paine Webber, UBS’s predecessor firm, after he graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. degree in finance. Since then, he has qualified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor^SM and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist^SM. Kevin and his wife, Stephanie, have two sons, Nicholas and Justin. Outside of the office, he enjoys fishing, golf, travelling and watching auto races.
- UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.
- Michigan State University, B.A. in Finance
2301 West Big Beaver Road
Somerset Place Office Building
Troy, MI 48084

kevin.nowakowski@ubs.com

Kevin Nowakowski

2301 West Big Beaver Road,Troy,MI,48084
Carol Wake

Senior Registered Client Associate
View bio
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- MI
- NC
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TX
- WA
- WI
Carol joined The Nowakowski Team in 2018 and has nearly 37 years experience in the financial services industry.

Prior to joining UBS, she was employed with Ameriprise Financial and Morgan Stanley.

She holds Series 7, 9, 10, 63, 65, and 66 licenses as well as her Insurance licenses which allow her to assist clients with diverse transactional and other service-related needs, enhancing the team’s ability to provide excellent service. Carol supports the team by handling the administrative aspect of the business and assisting clients with account maintenance.

Carol and her husband, Rich, reside in White Lake and have 4 children Jillian, Bill, and identical twins Lisa and Carla. They have 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Outside of the office she enjoys golfing, quilting, and traveling.
2301 West Big Beaver Road
Somerset Place Office Building
Troy, MI 48084

carol.wake@ubs.com

Carol Wake

2301 West Big Beaver Road,Troy,MI,48084
Nicholas Nowakowski

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
View bio
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- MI
- NC
- NY
- OH
- OR
- SC
- TX
- VA
- WA
- WI
Nick joined the Nowakowski Team in May of 2024 after graduating from Michigan State University with a B.A. Degree in Finance and a Minor in Financial Planning and Wealth Management. He currently holds the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, Series 66, Life & Health, Variable Life & Health, and recently has passed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) license exam. Outside of work, Nick loves going to the gym, playing golf, and traveling.
- Michigan State University, B.A. in Finance
2301 West Big Beaver Road
Somerset Place Office Building
Troy, MI 48084

nicholas.nowakowski@ubs.com

Nicholas Nowakowski

2301 West Big Beaver Road,Troy,MI,48084

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^{UBS Wealth Way is an approach incorporating Liquidity. Longevity. Legacy. strategies that UBS Financial Services Inc. and our Financial Advisors can use to assist clients in exploring and pursuing their wealth management needs and goals over different time frames. This approach is not a promise or guarantee that wealth, or any financial results, can or will be achieved. All investments involve the risk of loss, including the risk of loss of the entire investment. Time frames may vary. Strategies are subject to individual client goals, objectives and suitability.}

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