Van A. Ewing II, MBA RICP® CLF®

Director of Wealth Management & Wealth Management Advisor

True Wealth Strategies 

Van A. Ewing II serves as the Director of Wealth Management and Wealth Management Advisor at True Wealth Strategies (TWS), an Illinois-based boutique firm specializing in risk and wealth management. Headquartered in the Chicago metro area, TWS partners with more than 45 financial professionals and executive team members, managing over $1.8 billion in administered assets^[1], $90 million in recurring insurance premium, $28 million in dividends paid to policyholders in 2024, and $8.8 billion in in-force death benefit designated for future community impact (as of December 31, 2024).

In his leadership role, Van assists the firm’s strategic direction, talent acquisition, advisor training, and mentorship, ensuring TWS remains a forward-thinking leader in financial planning. As Director of Wealth Management, he leads business development, fosters deep client relationships, and oversees the firm’s financial planning and investment strategies with a clear focus on performance outcomes.

Van’s personal practice delivers a holistic and comprehensive approach to risk and wealth management for individuals, families, and small business owners. Together with his team of financial professionals, he creates a boutique client experience rooted in education, organization, and transparency. His collaborative planning philosophy emphasizes tax efficiency, wealth building, and the pursuit of a life well-balanced.

As a passionate advocate for professional development, Van is always seeking to meet talented individuals pursuing entrepreneurship in financial services. He is a dedicated mentor, coach, and leader, committed to empowering others to become the best version of themselves. Interested professionals are encouraged to connect and learn more about opportunities with TWS.

Prior to forming True Wealth Strategies through a merger with Hunken Ewing Financial Group, where he served as Managing Principal and Director of Wealth Management, Van was Managing Partner at New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC). There, he led the downtown Chicago office from startup to becoming one of NYLIC’s most successful agencies nationwide. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs and later held a senior executive role at Texaco, Inc. (now Chevron Corporation), where he served as Director of Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives.

Van holds a BBA in Finance from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville and an MBA in Finance from Howard University. He has earned the Chartered Leadership Fellow® (CLF) and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP) designations. He currently serves on the Board of the NAIFA Illinois Foundation and the Howard University School of Business and has previously served on the Corporate Advisory Boards of La Rabida Hospital and the American Lung Association–Chicago Region.

Among his many recognitions, Van was honored as a “Man of Excellence” by The Chicago Defender (2015) and named one of Howard University’s “Most Prominent Business School Alumni” (2010). In 2018, he delivered the “Keynote Address” to the graduating class of the Howard University School of Business.

Van lives in Hinsdale, IL with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two sons, Van Andrew and Wolfe Franklin. The family enjoys golf, tennis, paddle tennis, pickleball, supporting University of Wisconsin Badger athletics, and the Howard University Bison. They also share a love of Formula 1 racing, neighborhood walks and runs with their two dogs, and competitive Peloton rides. Van has a deep appreciation for culinary arts and enjoys tasting wines from small-batch vineyards in Napa and Paso Robles California region, as well as the historic old vines of Burgundy, France.

Registered Principal & Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities, General Agency of Guardian.
[1] Represents in force cash values for life insurance and market values of all securities accounts. Market values of securities accounts are subject to significant changes due to market conditions. The values provided should not be used in deciding on the quality of services provided by representatives of this agency. Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue
Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. True Wealth Strategies is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License  # 0L51531. 8109370.1 Exp 6/27