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Should I use Golden Road Advisors?

Fee-based financial planning and investment management, Tampa, FL - goldenroadadvisors.com

· 12 hours ago

Golden Road Advisors is a small, CFP-led, fee-based RIA in Tampa managing about $238M — a fit if you're a high earner wanting comprehensive planning. Skip it if you want a robo-advisor, published pricing, or low-cost DIY investing.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 22 public sources; no independent client reviews or published fees found.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo published fees found
  • Ease of useService firm; nothing to score
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo client support evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • High earners wanting tax-smart planning
  • CFP-led planning plus managed investments
  • Tampa/Hyde Park locals or virtual clients
  • Investors eyeing alternative/private deals

Not for

  • Software buyers — this is a human advisory firm, not a tool
  • Small-balance savers; fees will beat robo-advisor DIY costs
  • Anyone demanding published fees before talking to sales
  • DIY index investors who don't need a planner

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Pricing hidden behind a 'Schedule a Fit Call' — expect a sales conversation first

medium

Fee-based model may include commissions beyond the advisory fee — ask for total cost

medium

Reserved funds and deals likely favor larger accounts — confirm eligibility

low

Guess: custody at Raymond James means transfer paperwork and possible exit fees later

Pros and cons

Pros

  • CFP-led team, including principal Kevin Caldwell
  • SEC-registered RIA, CRD 314077
  • Manages ~$238M; small-firm attention
  • Reserved-access funds and deals mentioned by principal
  • Primary compensation is an advisory fee

Cons

  • Fee-based, not fee-only — possible product commissions
  • No independent client reviews or ratings found
  • Small team; key-person dependency on few advisors
  • No published pricing or account minimums

Sources & method

- 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x7review x4

Key stats

  • Feature depth: 3/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No published fees found
  • Ease of use. Service firm; nothing to score
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Planning, investments, reserved alternative deals
  • Support quality. No client support evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. SEC-registered; Form CRS filed; no incidents
  • $238M Assets under management Per Fintrx firm profile
  • CRD 314077 SEC registration Listed on adviserinfo.sec.gov
  • Raymond James Custodian Per Fintrx
  • Tampa, FL HQ 615 W De Leon St, Hyde Park

Pricing

Not disclosed

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

No verbatim client reviews surfaced; directory listings and firm-authored content.

Full analysis

Based on 22 public sources; no independent client reviews or published fees found.

Legit small Tampa RIA ($238M AUM) for comprehensive planning; skip if you want a robo or DIY investing.

Methodology

Based on 22 public sources; no independent client reviews or published fees found.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. official
  2. About — Golden Road Advisorsgoldenroadadvisors.com
    official
  3. Why Golden Roadgoldenroadadvisors.com
    official
  4. Form CRS — Golden Road Advisorsgoldenroadadvisors.com
    official
  5. SEC IAPD firm summaryadviserinfo.sec.gov
    official
  6. review
  7. review
  8. US News advisor profilemoney.usnews.com
    review
  9. official
  10. official
  11. Tampa Goes Local listingtampagoeslocal.com
    review

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