Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC | Investment and Financial Advisory (2024)

Our team has decades of combined experience in finance, investment management, financial planning, estate, trust and individual tax planning. We are uniquely qualified to help you navigate through a lifetime of financial decisions. Our full range of professional services and diligent monitoring processes gives you the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.



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Christina L. Doss, AAMS®

Phone: 800-477-7458

Christina is managing director of Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC. She is also shareholder at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund where she leads the Investment Advisory practice. Christina is responsible for client wealth management, financial planning and practice growth, and has more than 25 years of experience working in the financial services and wealth management industry. Prior to joining Saltmarsh in 2013, she served as Pensacola city president and managing director of Private Wealth Management for the North Florida Division of SunTrust Bank, where she was responsible for managing a team of advisors who supported high net worth clients and business owners with comprehensive wealth planning, asset management and banking needs. Christina’s previous experience also includes 13 years with Charles Schwab Corporation, serving in several capacities, including senior director for Schwab’s West Coast Private Client Division responsible for managing over 100 portfolio managers and $8 billion in client assets, and senior sales director for Schwab’s national Financial Planning Division.

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George M. Peaden, Jr., AM

Phone: 800-477-7458

George serves as the compliance and operations manager for Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC. George’s areas of expertise within investment advisory and financial planning include portfolio analysis and construction, portfolio fee analysis, asset allocation and rebalancing for the firm’s investment advisory clients.

George previously was a senior analyst in the Business Advisory Group of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, performing valuation and litigation services for a variety of financial institutions and bank holding companies, closely-held businesses and professional practices. He began working in the investment management and public accounting fields in 1999. George has assisted in matters concerning business interruption claims, insurance claims, breach of contract and fiduciary theft and has also prepared economic damage calculations resulting from personal injury and wrongful death claims.

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Chris Stennett, CFP®

Phone: 800-477-7458

Chris is a financial advisor and Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner for Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC. He serves individuals and organizations as a comprehensive financial planner and coordinator of investment activities. His areas of expertise include investment management, income planning, tax and estate planning, incapacity protection, and liability management. Chris has over a decade of experience as a wealth manager working with state, federal and private employees including his experience as a dedicated financial planner with multiple Fortune 100 financial services firms.

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Mark Hemby, CFA®

Phone: 800-477-7458

Mark is a senior financial advisor for Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation and as a part of our investment advisory team, he works with clients to develop and implement investment strategies that align with their unique goals and objectives. He has over 15 years of experience working with individuals and organizations in investment banking to manage portfolios and coordinate investment activities. In addition to his experience with fixed income trading and sales, Mark owned and operated his own business in south Alabama.

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Pierce Broscious, CFP®

Phone: 800-477-7458

Pierce is an associate financial advisor and Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner for Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. Pierce works with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans, conduct in-depth portfolio analysis, and provides investment recommendations tailored to clients’ unique risk tolerances and needs. His areas of expertise include investment and retirement planning, and he proudly partners with Saltmarsh’s CPA tax advisors for coordinated estate and tax planning. Pierce joined Saltmarsh in 2018 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Finance. He is an active contributor to the firm’s financial education initiatives through blog posts and webinars and is an emerging leader in Saltmarsh’s firm-wide Growth & Development efforts, having received recognition for his contributions. Pierce is a native of Pensacola, FL, where he pursues his passion for offshore fishing and boating.

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Sarah Horne

Phone: 800-477-7458

Sarah is an associate advisor for Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, where she serves clients through portfolio management and financial planning. With a master’s degree in education, Sarah appreciates the firm’s educational approach that supports informed decision-making. Sarah leads the firm’s women-focused educational series, Building Confidence, and is currently completing coursework for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Prior to joining Saltmarsh, she held a career in higher education and later transitioned to the financial services industry, focusing on risk management and retirement planning.

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David W. Uslan, CPA

Phone: 800-477-7458

David is a shareholder and technical leader of the Tax & Accounting Services practice at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. With more than 30 years of experience, he works with growth-oriented companies and business owners in a variety of industries, including software, real estate, private equity, professional services, technology and creative services. David’s primary areas of experience include state and federal tax compliance, as well as multi-state and federal consulting, including merger and acquisition issues, accounting method changes and equity and deferred compensation arrangements. Prior to joining Saltmarsh, he held several management positions with national firms KPMG and Ernst & Young and was a shareholder at a large, local firm based in Portland, Oregon.

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FAQs

How do you know if a financial advisor is legit? ›

Visit FINRA BrokerCheck or call FINRA at (800) 289-9999. Or, visit the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website. Also, contact your state securities regulator. Check SEC Action Lookup tool for formal actions that the SEC has brought against individuals.

Can I trust my financial advisor? ›

An advisor who believes in having a long-term relationship with you—and not merely a series of commission-generating transactions—can be considered trustworthy. Ask for referrals and then run a background check on the advisors that you narrow down such as from FINRA's free BrokerCheck service.

What is the failure rate of financial advisors? ›

2. The Statistics: 80-90% of financial advisors fail and close their firm within the first three years of business. This means only 10-20% of financial advisors are ultimately successful.

How many financial advisors fail in the first year? ›

The views presented here do not necessarily represent those of Advisor Perspectives. New advisors face an uphill battle. Building your clientele from scratch and producing results for your firm – all while trying to learn the business – is tough. In fact, 80 to 90% of financial advisors fail in the first three years.

What to avoid in a financial advisor? ›

If a financial advisor you previously trusted exhibits any of these behaviors, it is worth having a conversation with them or even considering changing advisors altogether.
  • They Ignore Your Spouse. ...
  • They Talk Down to You. ...
  • They Put Their Interests Before Yours. ...
  • They Won't Return Your Calls or Emails.

What is the normal fee for a financial advisor? ›

It typically ranges from 0.5% to 2%, depending on the total assets and the level of service provided. Flat Fees: Some advisors charge a flat fee for specific services, like creating a financial plan.

Who is the most trustworthy financial advisor? ›

You have money questions.
  • Vanguard.
  • Charles Schwab.
  • Fidelity Investments.
  • Facet.
  • J.P. Morgan Private Client Advisor.
  • Edward Jones.
  • Alternative option: Robo-advisors.
  • Financial advisor FAQs.

What is the risk of financial advisors? ›

Significant loss threats include advisor death or disability, key person loss, an unexpected disaster (natural or otherwise), lawsuits, and failure to plan for business succession.

Is it smart to invest with a financial advisor? ›

A good financial advisor or robo-advisor can be worth the cost if you're able to save more money, cut your expenses or better plan for the future. A financial advisor can also help you feel more secure in your financial situation, which can be priceless. But financial advisors can also come with high fees.

What if a financial advisor loses your money? ›

Specifically, if your advisor was licensed through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), you can file an arbitration claim to get some or all of your money back. Whether your claim will succeed depends on exactly what happened. All investments carry risk.

Why financial advisors are quitting? ›

Lack of work ethic. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline to break into a career as a financial advisor. While many are willing to work hard for a period of time, fewer are willing and able to maintain the high-level work ethic required to survive and thrive as a successful advisor.

What percentage of millionaires use financial advisors? ›

The wealthy also trust and work with financial advisors at a far greater rate. The study found that 70% of millionaires versus 37% of the general population work with a financial advisor.

Is 1% too high for a financial advisor? ›

But they don't offer their advice for free. While the typical annual financial advisor fee is thought to be 1%, according to a 2023 study by Advisory HQ, the average financial advisor fee is 0.59% to 1.18% per year. However, rates typically decrease the more money you invest.

Are financial advisors becoming obsolete? ›

If you're wondering whether doom and gloom stories about financial advisors becoming obsolete, here's some reassurance: people will always need financial advice. And while technology may satisfy some of those needs, it's not a perfect solution or an adequate replacement for a human financial advisor.

How hard is it to pass financial advisor exam? ›

Everyone's schedule varies, but as a rule of thumb, you should devote about 15+/- hours per week studying and preparing for the exam. It's easy to get discouraged when looking at the CFP® exam pass rates, which typically hover around the 60%-65% percentile for first-time takers.

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