Welcome to the Gulf Coast Financial Advisor's Podcast Network!

Coasting in Retirement:

Coasting in Retirement is dedicated to the financial planning and investment management needs of pre-retirees and retirees living an active lifestyle along our part of the Gulf Coast. Host Josh Null and co-host Michelle Melton dive into relevant financial topics, plus have a little fun with the "Michelle with the Headlines of the Week" and "Josh's Crystal Ball & Big Mouth" segments. You can hear the original broadcast of Coasting in Retirement every Sunday starting at Noon on 106.5 FM out of Mobile and every Monday starting at 10 AM on WHEP 92.5 FM / 1310 AM out of Foley.

Focus on the 5:

Focus on the 5 is conversations with Baldwin County, Alabama area entrepreneurs and business leaders. Alabama numbers its counties, with Baldwin County being number 5 of out 67 total, hence the name of the show. Tune in to hear great conversations with local people as they describe their professional and personal journeys to entrepreneurship, business ownership, and more often than not, overcoming obstacles that changed the trajectory of their lives.

Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay:

Dedicated to those interested in planning for their future and wanting to learn more about how investments and insurance really work. Join co-hosts Josh Null & Jay Stubbs every week as they break down products and services in an easy going and educational manner!

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Focus on the 5 - Josh Null with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors

February 18, 2025 Retirement Funding 401(k) Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Marketing Social Media Digital Marketing Investment Management Investments Focus on the 5

On this week's episode, Pedro interviews Josh Null, the CEO of Gulf Coast Financial Advisors. Focus on the 5 is conversations with Baldwin County, Alabama area entrepreneurs and business leaders. Alabama numbers its counties, with Baldwin County being number 5 of out 67 total, hence the name of the show. Tune in to hear great conversations with local people as they describe their professional and personal journeys to entrepreneurship, business ownership, and more often than not, overcoming obstacles that changed the trajectory of their lives.

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Episode 48: Business Succession Planning

February 17, 2025 Retirement Funding Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Inheritance Estate Tax Beneficiaries Qualified Plans Investment Management Retirees Coasting in Retirement

I think that most small business owners would agree that the idea of passing on their business to the next generation or selling it to a trusted partner can be both exciting and daunting. A well-thought-out succession plan ensures that your business continues to thrive without you at the helm, and it's something you should start thinking about sooner rather than later. So Jay, I am going to lay out some of the most common ways to pass on business to the next generation, and discuss much more on this week's episode of Coasting in Retirement.

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Episode 39: True or False Insurance Questions

September 23, 2024 Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Financial Wellness Investment Management Investments Coasting in Retirement

So Jay and I thought we would test each other’s insurance knowledge and hopefully shed some light on common questions, sometimes common misconceptions, about insurance. Specifically, life insurance, disability income insurance, and long term care insurance. We are also going to delve into the news of the week and our predictions for the future. We may even get into the effects of the election on financial investors.

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Episode 38: Vampires

September 11, 2024 Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Financial Wellness Investment Management Investments Tax Strategies Coasting in Retirement

Now of course we’re not talking about real blood sucking vampires – those don’t exist, right Michelle? – but more reality-based vampires. I’m talking business partners that suck you dry, personal relationships that drain you of your life’s blood, and most important for our listening audience, the vampire activity that my industry, financial services, often inflicts on the investing public. You may be unknowingly paying thousands of unnecessary fees in your investment accounts to these financial vampires! Our episode today will give you the information you need to recognize these blood suckers before they get their fangs into your money.

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Episode 37: Make God Laugh, Tell Him Your Plans

August 18, 2024 Retirement Funding Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Financial Wellness Retirees Pre-Retirees Coasting in Retirement

The market is holding steady, but the softening of some business in the job market is a little concerning, though the federal government is trying to create a soft landing. The stock market is not a direct reflection of what is going on the economy. Alabama could be a great place to retire.

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Episode 64: How to Work With Jay & Providence Partners

August 6, 2024 Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Marketing Investment Management Investments Every Dollar Counts

In this episode, Josh Null and Jay Stubbs discuss Jay's experience and role at Providence Partners and Providence Benefits. Jay shares his personal story of how his father's passing and the importance of life insurance influenced his decision to pursue a career in the financial services industry, focusing on the risk management side. He explains his role as an intermediary and advisor to financial advisors, helping them navigate various risk management solutions for their clients.