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Global Financial Private Client

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About

Global Financial Private Client is a registered investment adviser organized as a team of five advisors managing about $828 million for roughly 140 clients. The firm serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting; it may also allocate client assets to unaffiliated independent managers.

The firm employs fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis across long‑ and short‑term strategies and treats cash as an asset class, maintaining defensive cash positions when deemed appropriate. Global Financial Private Client generally recommends Fidelity as custodian, uses account aggregation tools and third‑party managers, applies proxy voting and class‑action processing through Broadridge, and has an AI usage policy for internal analytical tools; it does not recommend direct investments in cryptocurrencies.

A noteworthy aspect of the firm is its affiliation with related entities: the management members also own 360 Tax Consulting, an accounting firm, and GAF Consulting, which provides family‑office style consulting; the brochure discloses that clients may be referred to these affiliated services and identifies the potential conflict of interest. The firm’s client base and asset scale reflect a focus on wealthier households and institutional retirement plan sponsors relative to many team‑sized advisers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

$5,000 to $25,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Percentage

$5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 1.00% $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.75% $20,000,001+: 0.50%

Project-based

$350 to $575 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $5,000,000

Main office

6000 Cattleridge Drive, Suite 200

Sarasota FL 34232

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

California · Florida · New Hampshire · North Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Also doing business as

Global Financial Private Client · Global Financial Private Client, LLC

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Cynthia S

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Global Financial Private Client

Cynthia Shuford Stover is a financial advisor at Global Financial Private Client with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with her current firm since 2018, previously working at G.F. Investment Service, LLC for 14 years. Global Financial Private Client serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and is notable for its affiliated business structure that includes family-office style consulting and accounting services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Brian T

CFP®

Sarasota, FL

Global Financial Private Client

Brian Timm is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Global Financial Private Client since 2020. He previously worked at AssetMark and Global Financial Private Capital. He is also the manager of BCT Consulting Services, LLC, a financial services firm. Global Financial Private Client serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a multi-disciplinary investment approach and is notable for its affiliated business structure, involvement in private fund due diligence, and ERISA plan services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Geoffrey F

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Sarasota, FL

Global Financial Private Client

Geoffrey Frazier is a financial advisor with Global Financial Private Client in Sarasota, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at G. F. Investment Services, LLC and Global Financial Private Capital. He is also the owner of 360 Tax Consulting, an accounting and financial consulting firm. Global Financial Private Client is a team of five advisors managing approximately $828 million for about 140 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various strategies and maintains defensive cash positions when appropriate.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Derek H

CFP®, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Global Financial Private Client

Derek Hartman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Global Financial Private Client since 2018 and previously worked at Social Eatery and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Global Financial Private Client serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach and distinguishes itself through its affiliated business structure and involvement in private fund sourcing and ERISA plan services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Stephen F

CFP®, Series 63

Sarasota, FL

Global Financial Private Client

Stephen Fedak is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Global Financial Private Client in Sarasota, FL, where he has worked since 2007, including prior roles at affiliated firms such as Gf Investment Services, LLC and Global Financial Advisory, Inc. His work history also includes a tenure at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. Global Financial Private Client serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and is notable for its affiliated consulting and accounting entities as well as its involvement in private funds and ERISA plan services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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