Our Company Values
For those who are looking for financial advice, we realize the available options are many and deciding who to work with is a challenging problem. Listed below are our Company Values which we hope will give you a better understanding of how we operate.
- People Matter – We believe that each person is innately valuable and worthy of respect and honor. We believe that relationships matter and that business is relational, top to bottom. People First, Money Second is a priority statement that places people and relationships ahead of financial matters.
- Integrity Matters – We believe that integrity and truth matter. We believe we need to conduct our business in such a way that we are above reproach. We believe suitability and ethical practices come from placing a high value on other people and their needs before our own.
- Communication Matters – We believe that communication with our client partners builds and maintains the trust that is necessary for business relationships to reach their full potential. We believe that our client partners deserve the type of communication that is frequent, timely, truthful, & relevant.
- Service Matters – We believe that good service is practical and that great service is necessary in the pursuit of business excellence. We will pursue perfection and in so doing “catch a little excellence along the way.” (Vince Lombardi)
Randolph Knavel
President, Golden Care Financial Services
Randy founded Golden Care Financial in 1997 to expressly help clients navigate the challenges of retirement and remove unnecessary risk from their portfolios. As an Investment Advisor Representative with over twenty-five years of financial planning experience, Randy has the dedication, knowledge and experience to help you plan your family’s financial future. Additionally, as a National Social Security Advisor Certificate Holder, Randy can help you navigate the challenging choices presented when claiming your Social Security benefits.
Originally from Vermilion, Ohio, Mr. Knavel earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Toledo (1991) and a J.D. from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (1994). In addition to his financial planning firm, Mr. Knavel is also a licensed attorney with over twenty-five years experience in estate planning, elder law, Medicaid and asset protection strategies.
Currently residing in Avon with his wife, Kirsten, and stepdaughter, Alithea, Randy also has two adult daughters, Magnolia and Cheyenne. Dedicated to his family, church and community, in his spare time, Randy enjoys volunteering with the Second Harvest Food Bank, playing bass guitar in his church Praise Band, fishing and spending quality time with his German Shepherd Sawyer.
Plan For Your Future
There is no one “best place” to put your retirement money because each individual and couple has unique requirements, different tolerances for risk, and need their money at different times. Likewise, there is no one place to keep your money that fits everyone for exactly the same reasons. Your unique circumstances must be taken into consideration if you seek to find the “most favorable place” for your retirement money. This is where we can be of service.