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Michelle Coffey

Advisor at Sea Change Financial Planning

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Firm

Sea Change Financial Planning

Location

Point Pleasant, NJ

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

7 years

About

Michelle Coffey is a financial advisor at Sea Change Financial Planning with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and SHI International Corp. since 2021, she has been with Sea Change Financial Planning, an independent firm based in Point Pleasant, NJ. Sea Change Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering tailored investment management and various financial planning services. The firm emphasizes individualized investment policies, combining passive and active strategies with attention to tax considerations and asset allocation, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis while providing educational seminars and speaking engagements.

Client services

Based on Sea Change Financial Planning

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Sea Change Financial Planning

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy

Fee options

Fixed

Project-Based Financial Planning fixed fee ranges between $2,000 and $4,000, negotiable

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.90% $2,000,001+: 0.80%

Project-based

$250.00 per hour

Location

Point Pleasant, NJ

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

Sea Change Financial Planning

2021 - Present (5 years)

Edward Jones

2018 - 2021 (3 years)

SHI International Corp

2006 - 2018 (12 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

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Thomas M

Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

Asset Management Services Group, Inc.

Active portfolio management
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Dennis O

Series 66

Farmingdale, NJ

Coastal Financial Advisors, Inc.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management

Kristen V

CFP®

Neptune, NJ

Pathways Financial Planning

Kristen provides unbiased, comprehensive financial planning with expertise in budgeting, retirement planning, investment strategies, tax planning, and major life transitions, including divorce. Her background in education - spending a decade teaching middle school English in San Francisco and Maine- gives her a unique perspective on guiding career changers through financial transitions. She is particularly passionate about working with Childfree individuals, early retirees (and the FIRE community), those navigating divorce, and those forging non-traditional financial paths. She offers hourly financial advice for those seeking one-time guidance or a cost-effective option, divorce planning for clients managing the financial complexities of separation, and ongoing financial planning for those who want continuous support in achieving their goals. Whether you're changing careers, planning for retirement, building wealth, or facing complex financial decisions, Kristen provides knowledgeable, compassionate guidance to help you create a plan that aligns with your goals and values.

General retirement planning General tax planning Work/Life Balance
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Howard S

CFP®, Series 63

Belmar, NJ

Integrated Asset Management, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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Chaim G

Series 65

Lakewood, NJ

Lakewealth Capital, LLC.

Factor investing / smart beta Active portfolio management
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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

Neptune, NJ

DTM Advisory Group LLC

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance
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