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Paladin Research Report For:

Ryan Gunn, CFP<sup>&reg;</sup>

Wealthcare Advisory Partners DBA Gunn Financial Associates

CEPA®CFP®
1010 S El Camino Real, Suite 203
San Clemente, CA 92672
888-902-5999

About Ryan Gunn, CFP<sup>&reg;</sup>

Ryan is a Wealth Advisor at Gunn Financial Associates, serving clients since 2008. He earned his Finance degree from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah and completed his CFP® education at Boston University. With his firm, Ryan provides comprehensive wealth planning services designed to safeguard and enhance your financial resources. He crafts personalized, flexible financial roadmaps that evolve with market conditions and your unique needs, ensuring every aspect of your financial life is aligned.

For business owners preparing to exit, Ryan offers specialized expertise in strategic exit planning, including succession, valuation, and tax-efficient strategies. High-net-worth individuals nearing retirement also benefit from his focus on sustaining income, optimizing wealth, and preserving legacies. Whether transitioning from a business or into retirement, Ryan empowers you with the insights needed for a prosperous future.

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General Information

Firm Start Year
  • 1989
No. of Employees
  • 2-4
automated call
  • Yes
CRD#
  • 5326196
Firm CRD#
  • 171976
Insurance License#
  • 0I67971
Name of Custodial Firm
  • SEI Private Trust, Schwab, Fidelity
Years of Experience in Financial Services
  • 18
Number of Years with Current Firm
  • 16
Work Experience
  • Ryan began his professional journey at Wells Fargo Financial, where he provided bilingual support to both English and Spanish-speaking clients, specializing in credit repair, debt consolidation, and mortgage refinancing. Soon after, he transitioned to an independent role as a financial planner at Aegis Wealth Group. These early career experiences paved the way for his move to Gunn Financial Associatesa wealth advisory firm established in 1989where he works alongside his father to serve high-net-worth families and business owners both locally and nationwide.
Work with the following types of clients
  • Retirees, Businesses, Individual Investors
Advisory Services Provided
  • Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Tax Advice and Services, Education Funding and Planning

Compliance

Investment Advisor Representative
  • Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary
  • Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years
  • I have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years
  • I have a clean record

Qualifications & Membership

Certifications, Accreditations & Designations
  • CFP®, CEPA®
Insurance and Annuity Licenses
  • Life, Long Term Care, Annuity
Financial Organization Memberships
  • Academy of Preferred Financial Advisors

Firm Information

Firm's Number of Clients
  • 100+
Firm's Number of Planning Clients
  • 100+
Firm's Number of Managed Clients
  • 100+
Assets Managed by Firm
  • 8,000,000,000
Advisor's Number of Clients
  • 100+
Advisor's Number of Managed Clients
  • 100+
Advisor's Number of Planning Clients
  • 100+
Assets Managed by Advisor
  • $140,000,000

Compensation and Fees

Fee Structure
  • Fee-Based
Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts
  • $1,000,000
Compensation Methods
  • Based on Assets, Flat Fee
Fee % Based on Assets
  • TBD
Additional Details on Charges
  • Our pricing is designed to be transparent and flexible. We offer flat fees and retainer-based pricing tailored to the scope of your project, as well as asset-based fees for clients seeking asset management services. A detailed fee schedule is provided during your initial consultation.

Education

Finance - Finance

University of Utah
2002 -2005

Disclosures

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Additional Detailed Disclosures
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Disclaimer

Investment advisory services offered by Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, dba Gunn Financial Associates. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Insurance services offered through Ryan Gunn CA Insurance Lic. #0I67971.