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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Should I Trust the Stock Market?

August 24, 2021 Retirement Funding 401(k) Wealth Management Financial Planning Qualified Plans Investment Management Investments Retirees Pre-Retirees Every Dollar Counts

In the episode, Josh and Jay discuss positive factors affecting the overall stock market valuation and some areas of concern.

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401k Plans and the Business Owner

July 12, 2021 Retirement Funding 401(k) Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Qualified Plans Investment Management Investments Tax Strategies Plan Sponsors Wealth in Waves

In this episode, hosts Josh Null and Will Steih discuss 401k plans from a business owner's perspective. They discuss if there is a best time of the year to offer a plan to your employees and how the Secure Act changed some of the filing deadlines starting with the 2020 plan year. They also discuss the benefits of having a 401k plan for attracting and retaining employees, especially in a tight labor market.

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Lee Lawson of Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance

July 11, 2021 Marketing Wealth in Waves

In this episode hosts Will Steih and Josh Null welcome Lee Lawson, the President and CEO of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance (BCEDA) to answer these questions and so much more. Lee gives insight to his role in bringing jobs and opportunities to the growing population of Baldwin County, plus provides a behind the scenes look to why his organization, and Baldwin County, have been so successful.

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The Impact of Inflation on Our Everyday Lives

July 11, 2021 Retirement Funding 401(k) Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Emergency Fund Investment Management Investments Tax Strategies Retirees Pre-Retirees Wealth in Waves

In this episode, hosts Will Steih and Josh Null discuss the impact of inflation and interest rates, particularly the current threat of rising inflation, and what it means to different groups of borrowers, investors and business owners.

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Who Needs Estate Planning?

July 11, 2021 Retirement Funding Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Life Insurance Disability Income Long Term Care Inheritance Estate Tax Beneficiaries Investments Tax Strategies Retirees Pre-Retirees Every Dollar Counts

In the episode, Josh and Jay discuss Estate Planning and how it applies to a broader range of people than typically assumed. This episode discusses how anyone with assets technically has an estate, irrespective of age or asset value.

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The Tech We Use To Serve Our Clients

June 23, 2021 Wealth Management Financial Planning Business Owner Planning Life Insurance Disability Income Long Term Care Financial Wellness Marketing Social Media Digital Marketing Investment Management Investments Every Dollar Counts

In the episode, Josh and Jay discuss the technology platforms used by their respective firms Gulf Coast Financial Advisors and First Protective. They discuss not just using client facing tech for tech’s sake; the best platforms are easy to use and make both the advisor’s life and the client’s life easier.