Stephan Tow
Senior Managing Director at Howard Capital Management Group, LLC
About
Stephan Tow is Senior Managing Director at Howard Capital Management Group, LLC in Los Angeles, California, where he plays a critical leadership role in overseeing client portfolio management and strategic development for the firm. He specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, helping manage part of the firm's $2 billion in assets.
With a career spanning multiple decades in the financial services industry, Stephan Tow has previously held senior positions at Howard Capital Management, Inc. and led his own insurance services firm. His expertise covers portfolio management for both individuals and small businesses, as well as institutional clients, with a particular focus on asset allocation and risk-managed investment strategies.
Stephan Tow is licensed with Series 63 and 65 regulatory credentials, registering him to provide advisory services in California. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions by establishing enduring client relationships and developing bespoke investment solutions in equities, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios, demonstrating deep expertise in the wealth management sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Capital Management (Howardcapital.com) | Senior Managing Director | Jan 2011 to Present | Founded in 1974, Howard Capital Management is a fee-based financial services company with offices in Los Angeles and New York. We have been providing clients with impartial investment advice and guida... |
| Tow Financial Advisors | Chairman and CEO | Jan 2002 to Jan 2011 | I built a investment team that managed our portfolios while my role was to communicate with clients and prospects our approach to managing money and how clients would achieve their objectives. Also I... |
| Tow, Finestone and Associates | President | Jan 1995 to Jan 2002 | I created a marketing plan to expand into multiple financial services. For example we had a employee benefits department, a 401K and pension advisory division along with our investment and life insur... |
| Executive Planning Corporation | President | Jan 1980 to Jan 1988 | I create one of the nations first fully integrated financial planning firms. We were TPA's (pension administrators), investment advisors, insurance brokers, and had two financial planners, multiple c... |
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
1967 — 1968
California State University-Northridge
B.A., Political Science
1965 — 1967
Others at Howard Capital Management Group, LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | President | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
J Jason Kaplan | Managing Partner | Beverly Hills, CA , United States |
N Nate Whitaker | Equity Research Analyst | Culver City, CA , United States |