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ChFC
JG
ChFC

John Gaines

56 Years of Experience
Laguna Niguel, CA
BrokerSells Insurance

John Gaines is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Gaines, John Andrew, based in Laguna Niguel, CA, with 56 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 2 more.

Compensation
Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1 advisor
IM Fee
Planning only

Fee Structure

  • Comprehensive financial plan - Fees range from $2,000 to $5,000 for sophisticated clients.
  • Modular financial and estate planning - $200/hour for individual selections such as cash flow analysis, debt planning, risk analysis, tax planning, accumulation planning, education funding, retirement planning, investment planning, pension planning, estate planning, fringe benefit planning, and business continuity planning.
One-Time Plan:$2,000 - $5,000
Hourly Rate:Up to $200/hr
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Location

30131 Town Center Dr, Ste 170, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John sells fixed insurance products since 2004. He also provides financial planning and consulting services through his independent investment advisor firm, Gaines, John Andrew, dedicating a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Gaines, John Andrew
November 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos
LPL Financial LLC
December 2001 - Present · 24 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
November 2001 - Present · 24 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
MML Investors Services, INC.Broker
February 1991 - November 2001 · 10 yrs 9 mos
Manequity, INC.Broker
July 1990 - October 1992 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Equico Securities, INC.Broker
March 1987 - July 1990 · 3 yrs 4 mos
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
March 1987 - July 1990 · 3 yrs 4 mos
MML Investors Services, INC.Broker
April 1986 - March 1987 · 11 mos
Integrated Resources Equity CorporationBroker
November 1984 - February 1986 · 1 yr 3 mos
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
January 1984 - March 1987 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Richards InvestmentsBroker
May 1983 - March 1987 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Integrated Resources Equity CorporationBroker
September 1982 - December 1982 · 3 mos
Monarch Securities, INC.Broker
March 1981 - July 1983 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Richards InvestmentsBroker
October 1979 - May 1981 · 1 yr 7 mos
Blc Equity Services CorporationBroker
August 1978 - February 1979 · 6 mos
California-Western States Life Insurance CompanyBroker
November 1971 - May 1974 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
May 1969 - April 1981 · 11 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations5 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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