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Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,315,148,549

Clients

831

53% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 17 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

104

High

Average account size

$1,582,610

About

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides financial planning, investment management and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and profit‑sharing plans and business entities. The firm manages client portfolios on both a discretionary and non‑discretionary basis and also operates the Galvin, Gaustad & Stein Wrap Fee Program to deliver bundled advisory, execution and custody services.

The firm’s investment process is fundamentally based, combining quantitative screening, discounted cash‑flow valuation and qualitative company analysis, and it maintains model offerings such as the GGS Dynamic Growth Strategy aimed at a long‑term, higher‑risk return profile. GGS also uses artificial intelligence and machine‑learning tools as part of its research and due‑diligence workflow, allocates to individual equities, bonds and ETFs, and may engage Independent Managers for portions of client portfolios.

What distinguishes GGS from many peers is its role as sponsor/manager of a wrap fee program and its formal participation in Fidelity’s Wealth Advisor Solutions referral program with Strategic Advisers, relationships the firm discloses as creating potential conflicts of interest. The firm also retains acquired client groups from prior IAR integrations with legacy fee arrangements and relies on custodian‑provided software and operational support—features that accompany its multi‑office practice rather than the single‑office footprint common to many team‑sized firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Up to $10,000 fixed fee for financial planning services

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.25% (Discretionary Services) $500,001 - $2,500,000: 1.00% (Discretionary Services) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.80% (Discretionary Services) More than $5,000,000+: Negotiable (Discretionary Services) $0 - $500,000: 1.50% (Non-Discretionary Services) $500,001 - $2,500,000: 1.25% (Non-Discretionary Services) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 1.05% (Non-Discretionary Services) More than $5,000,000+: Negotiable (Non-Discretionary Services) $0 - $500,000: 1.60% (Discretionary Services including Comprehensive Financial Planning for former TWG clients) $500,001 - $1,500,000: 1.50% (Discretionary Services including Comprehensive Financial Planning for former TWG clients) $1,500,001 - $2,500,000: 1.25% (Discretionary Services including Comprehensive Financial Planning for former TWG clients) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% (Discretionary Services including Comprehensive Financial Planning for former TWG clients) More than $5,000,000+: Negotiable (Discretionary Services including Comprehensive Financial Planning for former TWG clients)

Project-based

Approximately $300/hour for financial planning services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Hourly fees generally $300/hour; Fixed fees up to $10,000 for financial planning

Main office location

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

7377 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 250

Scottsdale AZ 85258, United States

Number of offices

10

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nevada · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Mark S

CFP®, Series 63

Scottsdale, AZ

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

Mark Stein is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior work includes roles at Foothill Securities, Inc. and a long tenure in insurance sales. He also served with Canada Vistas HOA for six years. Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental research framework and manages various investment strategies, including the GGS Dynamic Growth Strategy, serving approximately $1.22 billion in assets across 17 advisors.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jordan G

Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

Jordan Galvin is a financial advisor at Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Galvin, Gaustad & Stein since 2015, following a brief tenure at Foothill Securities Inc. Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental research framework and manages a dynamic growth strategy that incorporates quantitative and qualitative analysis alongside AI tools and selective external managers.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Hunter D

Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

Hunter Davis is a financial advisor at Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Renaissance Financial, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Outreach and Recruitment committee of Scottsdale Leadership, a nonprofit leadership development program. Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental research framework combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and manages approximately $1.22 billion in assets across 17 advisors.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Stephen G

Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

Stephen Galvin is a financial advisor at Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Foothill Securities, Inc. and Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC since 2010. Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental research framework and manages a range of investment strategies, including the GGS Dynamic Growth Strategy.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David M

Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

David Millet is a financial advisor with The Westerman Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Westerman Group since 2005 and recently joined Galvin, Gaustad, & Stein LLC in 2025. The Westerman Group, LLC serves individual investors, businesses, and trusts, offering fee-for-service financial planning and portfolio management. The firm utilizes customized asset allocation models and provides both discretionary active management and longer-term buy-and-hold strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Stephen G

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsburgh, PA

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

Stephen Gaustad is a financial advisor at Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Foothill Securities, Inc., Black, Gould & Associates, and Brokerage Professional, Inc. Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental research framework and manages a range of strategies, including the GGS Dynamic Growth Strategy, utilizing both traditional and AI-supported investment analysis.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jessica P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Denver, CO

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

Jessica Pariser is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC since 2018 and previously was with The Vanguard Group from 2015 to 2018. Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental research framework and manages a range of investment strategies, including the GGS Dynamic Growth Strategy, using both traditional and AI-supported analysis.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Eric S

CFP®, Series 63

Scottsdale, AZ

Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC

Eric Stein is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC since 2016. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Galvin, Gaustad & Stein provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental research process and manages a variety of investment strategies, including the GGS Dynamic Growth Strategy, serving approximately $1.22 billion in assets across 17 advisors.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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