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Gulf Coast Financial Advisors

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Client AUM

$28,714,709

Clients

96

Advisors

2

of 5 employees

About

The firm serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), small businesses, trusts, estates and qualified retirement plans, providing discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, financial planning, sub‑adviser selection and consulting. In its most recent disclosure the firm reported approximately $32.4 million in assets under management across about 96 client relationships and charges advisory fees on an asset‑under‑management basis.

Investment decisions are implemented primarily with equities and ETFs, while bonds, options, mutual funds, private funds and structured notes are used as appropriate; the firm combines fundamental and technical analysis and may use model portfolios or third‑party sub‑advisers that it monitors and adjusts over time. The firm also incorporates financial education into client work, offering financial education and counseling and producing an educational radio/podcast program to supplement planning and outreach.

Distinctive features include a solo‑practitioner operating model managing multimillion‑dollar AUM and the principal’s ability to place non‑variable insurance and fixed annuity products through separate insurance appointments, with commissions paid outside of advisory fees—a conflict the firm discloses. The firm’s production of educational media, sponsorship‑supported programming and client education materials is also uncommon among similarly supported firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Project-based financial planning fixed fees ranging from $500 to $50,000

Percentage

$0 - $99,999: 1.40% $100,000 - $249,999: 1.30% $250,000 - $499,999: 1.20% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $1,499,999: 0.90% $1,500,000 - $2,999,999: 0.80% $3,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.70% $5,000,000+: 0.50%

Project-based

Hourly financial planning or consulting services at $150 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee for Ongoing Financial Planning Services is $1,500 Fee-only: Ongoing Financial Planning Services with annual fixed fees starting at $1,500; Project-based fixed fees from $500 to $50,000; Hourly financial planning/consulting at $150/hour

Main office

561 Fairhope Ave, Suite 202 B

Fairhope AL 36532

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Alabama · Texas

Also doing business as

Gulf Coast Financial Advisors · Gulf Coast Financial Advisors LLC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joshua N

Series 63, Series 65

Fairhope, AL

Gulf Coast Financial Advisors

Joshua Null is a financial advisor with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Prime Capital Investment Advisors, ProEquities, and New York Life among others. He is the creator and host of an educational radio and podcast program focused on financial topics for pre-retirees and retirees along the Gulf Coast. Gulf Coast Financial Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $32.4 million in assets. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, primarily investing in equities and ETFs, and incorporates financial education and client counseling as part of its service offering.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Approaching retirement

Chris A

CFP®

Fairhope, AL

Gulf Coast Financial Advisors

Hi! Thanks for taking a minute or two to read my bio. I formed Equip Financial Partners after over a decade working in wealth management. I realized there is a common theme in the industry. Many advisors say they work with business owners, but what they really mean is that they're ready to swoop in during the last year or two before the owner is ready to sell so they can capture and manage the assets. I prefer to be along for the ride. Most advisors don't do this because there's "no money to manage." I've built my services to focus on the issues that are unique and important to business owners. I understand the business is "the investment." It's also going to have better returns than just about anything you'll find in the stock market. I help owners: • minimize taxes • create an exit strategy • know their "walk-away number" • focus on building transferable value • protect their business value • protect their family and their wealth However, there's a problem that is often faced that prevents owners from handling these matters--They don't understand their business's finances. They know what happened, but they can't look forward and predict what's coming up. Because of this, I've created Equip CFO which offers fractional CFO services. Between these two entities, we are able to handle just about any financial-related question or issue that arises for business owners. So, whether you're ready to sell, looking to grow, or just want to plan more efficiently, we're here to help. Thanks again for reading! I look forward to connecting.

Business Financial Management Family Business Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement
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