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GW Financial

SEC Registered

Wealth Management for Families Navigating College Costs and Retirement Planning

Reno, NVhttps://planretire.com714-850-0534
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Employees
3
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
266

About the firm

At GW Financial, Inc., we understand the challenges faced by parents navigating the future of higher education costs for multiple children. Led by Julie Bray, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holder of the Certified College Funding Specialist™ (CCFS®) designation, the firm provides wealth management focused on college funding and retirement planning.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

College FundingRetirement PlanningWealth ManagementFinancial PlanningStudent LoansEducational SavingsFinancial AidCFPCCFS

Services

Wealth management including strategic college funding, portfolio management, financial planning, and collaboration with a student loan consulting firm to provide well-rounded advice on education expenses and retirement planning.

Who they serve

Parents with multiple children planning to attend college who are navigating college costs while planning for their own retirement.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)41$13M
High Net Worth Individuals52$115M

Leadership

Julianna Anderson Bray
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Scott Kight Anderson
TREASURER/CORPORATE SECRETARY

Office locations

2 offices in 2 states
NV
RenoHQ
CA
Palm Desert

Advisors at this firm

2 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#110478
SEC Number
801-18321
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee
Minimum: $1,000,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
First $2,000,0001.00%
Next $2,000,0000.80%
Next $2,000,0000.40%
Next $4,000,0000.20%
Above $10,000,0000.00%

Data as of April 1, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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