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 45: Estate Planning with Jennifer King

December 15, 2024 Retirement Funding 401(k) Wealth Management Beneficiaries Financial Wellness Retirees Pre-Retirees Coasting in Retirement

As part of the comprehensive financial planning services we offer at Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, one of the most important segments of our client’s life we want to help get buttoned up is their estate planning needs. Now given that we are not attorneys ourselves, just financial advisors, to accomplish this we reach out to our preferred attorney partners, with Jennifer King's firm being at the top of the list. While Jennifer and her husband Dusty handle a multitude of legal services, what I wanted to focus on today were the 3-4 most common questions I often get from new clients.

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Episode 44: The Travel Episode

December 9, 2024 Retirement Funding Financial Planning Retirees Pre-Retirees Coasting in Retirement

Michelle and I recently went on our delayed honeymoon, to a place that Michelle always wanted to visit: Costa Rica! So were going to begin the show by talking about our trip, then, because this is a show about enjoying your best life in retirement, we will pivot to travel tips and tricks for those of you looking forward to enjoying seeing new places when you have more time in retirement, especially around those of you that travel on a budget like Michelle and I do.

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Episode 43: The Science Behind Risk Management with Jay Stubbs

November 30, 2024 Retirement Funding Financial Planning Life Insurance Disability Income Long Term Care Qualified Plans Coasting in Retirement

On this week's episode, Jay and I are going to break down the science behind how life insurance, disability income and long term care insurance work, the differences between individual and group coverages, and probably most importantly, the steps you need to take to get these different types of coverages, if you are interested.

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Episode 42: Don’t Be Afraid of the Stock Market with JD Gardner

November 17, 2024 Retirement Funding 401(k) Wealth Management Financial Planning Financial Wellness Investment Management Investments Retirees Pre-Retirees Coasting in Retirement

As of this recording, the stock market is on a tear, apparently reacting very positively to the election of Donald Trump for president, with indexes like the S&P 500 posting all times highs recently. For many investors, this recent market run-up has provided quite a bit of reassurance with their portfolios, but for some, there’s a fear that they be missing out on these gains, some investors fear that the market is overvalued, some investors have fear of an ever-looming stock market correction, and finally, for some of you all, there’s just a general fear of the stock market itself. All of these issues is what we are going to tackle today.