Business Details
Trusted Financial Advisers in Thousand Oaks, CA
Gold Coast Securities is a full-service securities broker-dealer and registered investment adviser dedicated to helping investors achieve their financial objectives. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, we operate through locally owned offices and prioritize client needs through high-quality service and sound investment products. Our partnership with Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of Bank of New York Mellon, provides robust execution and clearing services with enhanced account protection. Our team of licensed professionals adheres to the highest industry standards, offering personalized investment strategies tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.With decades of combined experience in legal, compliance, and financial services roles, our leadership team ensures rigorous oversight of operations, portfolio management, and client relationships. We maintain transparency through regulatory disclosures and provide access to a wide range of investment vehicles including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement plans, and insurance products.
Services
Investment Advisory
Retirement Planning
Insurance Products
Portfolio Management
Mutual Fund Allocation
College Funding Plans
Annuity Solutions
Risk Assessment
Wealth Preservation
Brokerage Services
Highlights and features
- We offer FINRA-registered investment advisory services with SIPC protection
- Our team holds multiple securities licenses including Series 7, 24, and 65
- We partner with Pershing LLC for secure execution and clearing services
- We maintain $1.9 million per client insurance coverage through Lloyd's
- Our leadership team has decades of compliance and financial services experience
Associations and certifications
- FINRA
- SIPC
Services
Investment Advisory
Our investment advisory services provide personalized portfolio strategies tailored to individual financial goals. We help clients navigate market complexities through diversified investment vehicles including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Our registered advisors focus on long-term wealth accumulation while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards.
Retirement Planning
We offer comprehensive retirement planning services covering 401(k), IRA, and pension plan options. Our professionals develop customized strategies to maximize retirement savings while considering tax implications and income requirements. We provide ongoing portfolio adjustments to maintain alignment with evolving retirement timelines.
Insurance Products
Our insurance solutions include life, disability, and long-term care coverage options. We help clients assess protection needs and select appropriate policies from term life to variable universal life insurance. Our approach integrates insurance planning with overall wealth management strategies to ensure comprehensive financial security.
Portfolio Management
We provide active portfolio management services for both institutional and individual investors. Our strategies include asset allocation, risk assessment, and performance monitoring across various investment classes. Clients receive regular portfolio reviews and market analysis to optimize investment outcomes.
College Funding Plans
Our college funding solutions focus on 529 plans and education savings accounts. We help families develop structured savings strategies while considering financial aid implications. Our advisors provide guidance on investment options and contribution schedules to meet education funding goals.
People
Tae P. Ho
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tae P. Ho leads Gold Coast Securities as President and CEO, overseeing strategic direction and compliance. With legal expertise from University of Oregon School of Law and multiple securities licenses, he brings extensive financial services experience from previous roles at Select Capital Corporation and National Planning Corporation.
Sally Y. Tamano
Senior Vice President of Operations
Sally Y. Tamano manages back-office operations with 25+ years in financial services. Her experience includes senior roles at London Pacific Securities, where she handled operations, risk management, and portfolio oversight. She holds multiple securities licenses and insurance certifications.
Joyce Ferguson
Vice President of Human Resources
Joyce Ferguson oversees human resources and licensing functions with 18+ years in financial services. Her background includes compliance and registration roles at London Pacific Securities, focusing on personnel management and regulatory compliance for investment professionals.
Questions
What investment services does Gold Coast Securities offer?
We provide investment advisory services, retirement planning, insurance products, portfolio management, and college funding solutions through 529 plans and education savings accounts.
How does Gold Coast Securities protect client accounts?
Client accounts receive $500,000 SIPC protection and up to $1.9 million additional coverage through Lloyd's insurance via our clearing partner Pershing LLC.
Are your investment professionals licensed?
All our advisors hold multiple securities licenses including Series 7, 24, and 65, with additional insurance licensing for life and health products.
What makes Gold Coast Securities different from other firms?
We combine local office accessibility with national clearing capabilities through Pershing LLC, maintaining personalized service while offering institutional-grade account protection.
How can I verify your firm's credentials?
You can check our FINRA membership status and review our BrokerCheck report directly through FINRA's public disclosure program website.
