Trusted Fee-Only Fiduciary No-Conflict No-Commission Financial Advisors

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Experience the difference of working with a trusted financial advisor who puts your interests first

CoastalFA is a fee-only and fiduciary financial advisor firm founded in 2000 by Dennis O'Brien. We are committed to providing objective and transparent financial advice that puts our clients' interests first.

With offices in Farmingdale, NJ, and Canaan, NH, we serve clients nationwide through in-person and virtual meetings. We believe everyone deserves access to sound financial guidance, regardless of location.

Fee-Only

Our transparent fee-only billing model eliminates surprises and hidden fees, so you can better understand the cost of our services upfront. This approach often saves clients significant money and prevents conflicts of interest compared to a commission-based fee structure that many brokers use.

Fiduciary

As your fiduciary, we are bound by law and oath to act in your best interests and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. We never receive commissions or incentives to sell specific products. Instead we recommend the ideal solutions to your unique situation, always trying to minimize your fees.

We are proud members of the Ed Slott Elite IRA Advisor Group, a network of highly trained professionals specializing in IRA planning and distribution strategies. This affiliation gives us access to cutting-edge research and resources to help you maximize your retirement savings.

How We Can Help You

Comprehensive Financial Planning. Create a roadmap for your financial future, addressing retirement planning, investment management, and estate planning, as well as Medicare and Social Security Planning.

Business Owner Services. Develop customized strategies for business formation, retirement plan selection, and succession planning.

Divorce Financial Planning. Navigate the financial complexities of divorce with confidence and secure your financial well-being.

College Planning. Develop a plan to save for college, maximize financial aid, and make informed decisions about higher education.

Meet Our Founder

Dennis K. O'Brien, President & Founder

Dennis O’Brien founded Coastal Financial Advisors in 2000 after working for top technology firms such as Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) and AT&T Labs.

As a fee-only financial advisor, he is dedicated to helping families, non-profits, and businesses reach their financial goals.

Dennis holds a master’s degree in Technology Management from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering (formally Polytechnic University), a master’s certificate in Project Management from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University.

Dennis is a member of the following financial advisor and tax-oriented professional associations.

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