Karie Pate-Valdes, KM Financial Solutions

Karie Pate-Valdes, KM Financial Solutions Giving you the tools to control your finances so they don't control you! I don’t just crunch numbers—I coach people.

Hey there—I’m Coach Karie, financial advisor who believes that money is a tool, not a trap. I help hardworking families and business owners turn confusion into clarity and goals into game plans. Fueled by coffee, spreadsheets, and the calling God put on my heart, I’m here to teach you how to build wealth on purpose, protect what matters most, and finally feel confident about your financial future. And around here, we mix grace with grit and strategy with soul.

🔥How do you fight your Financial Future?!The first step to winning any fight is to get in the game!First, understanding ...
04/11/2026

🔥How do you fight your Financial Future?!

The first step to winning any fight is to get in the game!

First, understanding How Money Really Works! (Learning of how to win the fight)

Second, understanding your own financial health with a Financial Needs Analysis (FNA)

Third, implementing a clear game plan that will set up a strong foundation to protect today and ensure tomorrow at the same time!!

Bonus: enjoy this lifetime & create generational wealth!! When we know better we can do better!

If you want the right gear and tools to win Your Fight, let’s put together your free Financial game plan!




Happy Easter to All of family, friends, Facebook peeps!! To everyone whether we grew up together or just met at a networ...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to All of family, friends, Facebook peeps!! To everyone whether we grew up together or just met at a networking event; I pray that you spend this Easter in your favorite way and get to share it with your closest loved ones!!

When the world around you acts like and says "Whoever" has to look a certain way, speak a certain language, live on the ...
04/03/2026

When the world around you acts like and says "Whoever" has to look a certain way, speak a certain language, live on the right side of the tracks... Remember Whoever you are, Your creator loves and created You and the opposite of you.

Jesus is the best teacher when is comes to Diversification!

Love Your Neighbor As YourSelf.

Financial literacy isn’t about being perfect with money… it’s about understanding how money works so it can start workin...
03/15/2026

Financial literacy isn’t about being perfect with money… it’s about understanding how money works so it can start working for you.

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘✨Sending love, good vibes, and level-up-your-money energy to all my amazing clients and small bu...
02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘✨

Sending love, good vibes, and level-up-your-money energy to all my amazing clients and small business owners 😄💰

May your relationship stay strong, your patience stay even stronger, and your chocolate supply stay unlimited 😂🍫❤️
And if you’re a business owner… go enjoy dinner tonight like it’s a tax write-off 😄🍷🍝

Grateful for you!
– Coach Karie ❤️

You should be at the center of your money.Look at all the places your money goes.401k. Mortgage. Insurance. Investments....
02/02/2026

You should be at the center of your money.

Look at all the places your money goes.
401k. Mortgage. Insurance. Investments. Savings.

Now ask yourself:
Which one of these companies is actually sitting down with you to review everything together and make sure it’s all working in your best interest?

If the answer is “none,” you’re not behind.
You’re just missing a guide.

That’s where I come in. I help people build a clear financial game plan, at no cost, even if you never become a client.
You might choose to after seeing the value.
Or you might simply walk away more educated and confident.
Either way, you win.

Make the commitment to yourself and your family.
Put you back at the center.
Protect today, plan for tomorrow, and make your money work just as hard as you do.

🚨While these are a couple of years old, the point is to understand how the market actually works and has since 1926! In ...
02/01/2026

🚨While these are a couple of years old, the point is to understand how the market actually works and has since 1926!

In 2026 make sure to educate your self not just with Insta, TikTok, Reddit, etc... Talk with a financial advisor and educator that will help you understand the pro's con's.

Once we know better, we can do better❣️

Getting the facts, takes a whole lot less time and money than you probably think it does!

👌However, if this is for your entire financial future, retirement God willing will be 20-30 years... is it worth it to ensure you KNOW you will be okay?!

*This is not financial advise just education of factual public investments in the S&P benchmark.

Wow, just wow!! I love to shout out small businesses especially when they go above and beyond and today’s no different!!...
12/31/2025

Wow, just wow!! I love to shout out small businesses especially when they go above and beyond and today’s no different!!

Mark, the owner and his crew did great, thorough, professional work!!

I will be back!!

Start part-time. Get licensed. Learn a new career at your own pace, with room to grow!Please share!!
12/29/2025

Start part-time. Get licensed. Learn a new career at your own pace, with room to grow!

Please share!!

Thinking ahead to 2026?I’ve opened up my calendar from the 26th–31st to help people get clear, organized, and intentiona...
12/16/2025

Thinking ahead to 2026?

I’ve opened up my calendar from the 26th–31st to help people get clear, organized, and intentional with their finances before the new year hits.

If you want a game plan behind your resolutions, DM me and we will get you the schedule.

12/07/2025

🚨 Sole Proprietors & 1099 Earners — If you made “too much” this year, or You are going to pay "too much" for 2025, this is for you!

Every December I watch business owners leave $5,000… $10,000… even $20,000+ on the table in unnecessary taxes simply because they didn’t know one simple rule:

👉 You must establish your Solo 401(k) BEFORE December 31st.
(Realistically — for paperwork — by the week of Dec 15th.)

And here’s the good news for entrepreneurs:

You do NOT have to fund the plan until next year.
You ONLY need it set up this year to unlock the tax deduction. Deductions do depend on funding by tax deadline time allocated for 2025.
The most cost effective way is available to you!

This is one of the most powerful year-end strategies for:

✔ Sole proprietors
✔ Side hustlers
✔ 1099 contractors
✔ Small businesses with no full-time W-2 employees

Why?
Because with a Solo (K), you can contribute as the employee AND the employer — far higher than an IRA — which means:

💰 Bigger tax deductions
💰 Bigger retirement contributions
💰 More money growing for YOU instead of going to the IRS

Mark Kohler says it best:
“Taxes are your biggest expense as a business owner — stop tipping the IRS.”

If you had a great year financially but suddenly realized your tax bill is going to hit hard…
A Solo 401(k) may be the fastest, most legal, most IRS-approved way to reduce it. But the clock is ticking.

If you want to:

🛡️ Reduce Taxes
📈 Invest more of your own money
💼 Build Real wealth as a business owner (for you & your family)
⏳ AND still make the year-end deadline…

We need to talk THIS WEEK.

Comment “SOLO K” or message me.
I’ll help you determine if you qualify and walk you through the options.

Your hard-earned money should be working for YOU — not just the IRS.

— Coach Karie Valdes
PFS Investments | Financial Advisor & Solutionist
Helping business owners keep more of what they make & build wealth on purpose.

Call now to connect with business.

Address

1649 Williamsburg Square
Lakeland, FL
33803

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