Clay McDowell

Clay graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013. He came to love the financial services business by watching his father, T.O. McDowell, operate his business. Clay is excellent at building and maintaining relationships and his focus is on attracting new clients to the firm. 

Clay joined the Vindex Financial Partners team after five years honing his skills at Peachtree Planning. His efforts in the Birmingham office have been felt by many in the community. He works primarily with young families and medical professionals. 

Clay is a long-time member of Mountain Brook Community Church. He has served the community as President of The Junior Board of The Autism Society of Alabama, through his work on the board as Vice President of Social for the Rotaract Club of Birmingham, and through the Junior Board of Triumph Services. He also participates with his industry association, NAIFA-Birmingham and was recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Advisor.  Clay was awarded About Town's Trailblazer Award* for his philanthropy work in the community and named a Paul Harris Fellow for his Rotaract Club. 

Clay enjoys basketball, golf, and live music. When able, he travels to the lake for a relaxing weekend or Tuscaloosa for gameday.  

Licenses & Registrations: 
Life/Health and Variable Insurance License 
FINRA Series 7 
FINRA Series 63 
FINRA Series 65 

Matthew Clay McDowell is a Registered Representative & Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS)., Financial Representative of Guardian 

*About Town's Trailblazer award is not issued by Guardian.