Be the hero of your financial story.

Life doesn't come with a playbook. Retirement, growing a business, caring for aging parents, and preserving your family's future all bring important financial decisions.

 WHO WE HELP

Financial guidance for every stage of life's journey.

Every financial journey is different. Whether you're building wealth, preparing for retirement, caring for loved ones, or planning the future of your business, we provide advice tailored to your unique goals.

Explore Our Services
01.
Individuals & Families

Your financial life includes more than investments. It includes your family, career, home, responsibilities, goals, and the decisions that connect them all. We help bring those pieces together into one practical strategy so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

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Retirement Planning

Retirement changes more than your paycheck. It changes how you create income, manage taxes, invest, spend, protect your family, and make decisions with the wealth you have built. We help connect those pieces so you can approach retirement with greater clarity and confidence.

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Helping Aging Parents

Helping an aging parent can bring emotional, practical, and financial responsibilities all at once. We help families organize the details, understand the decisions ahead, and create a more coordinated plan for supporting the people they care about.

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Business Owners

For many owners, the business is both an income source and one of their largest assets. We help connect business decisions with your personal financial plan so growth, protection, succession, and an eventual transition all support the future you are working to build.

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MEET THE TEAM

Meet the guides helping you become the hero of your financial story.

Every hero has allies who show up when it counts. Meet the experienced team dedicated to helping you move forward with confidence

“There's not much you can do about what's already happened. But there's a lot you can do about what happens next."
David Gaynes

President

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David Gaynes

President, CFP®, ChFC, CFS, RICP, CEPA

“There's not much you can do about what's already happened. But there's a lot you can do about what happens next."
David Gaynes

President

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David Gaynes

President, CFP®, ChFC, CFS, RICP, CEPA

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Andrew Colascione

J.D., CFP®, Director of Financial Planning

MEET THE TEAM

Meet the guides helping you become the hero of your financial story.

Every hero has allies who show up when it counts. Meet the experienced team dedicated to helping you move forward with confidence

“There's not much you can do about what's already happened. But there's a lot you can do about what happens next."
David Gaynes

President

Team Member Photo
David Gaynes

President, CFP®, ChFC, CFS, RICP, CEPA

Team Member Photo
David Gaynes

President, CFP®, ChFC, CFS, RICP, CEPA

Team Member Photo
Andrew Colascione

J.D., CFP®, Director of Financial Planning

“There's not much you can do about what's already happened. But there's a lot you can do about what happens next."
David Gaynes

President

DAVID GAYNES

President, CFP®, ChFC, CFS, RICP, CEPA

ANDREW COLASCIONE

J.D., CFP®, Director of Financial Planning

Carmen Schuck

FPQP™, Client Service Senior Team Lead

CINDY SKAGGS

CFP®, LPL Financial Planner

DANA WILSON

Administrative Assistant to Operations

GARRET CLARK

CFP®, Wealth Planner

GRAHAM REYNOLDS

Financial Advisor

Hope Senn

Director of Operations

JEFF SHIKO

Client Services Specialist

Karen Cooke-THOMAS

Director of Operations and Human Resources

STEVE REENTS

CFP®, Senior Financial Advisor

OUR approach

A smarter way to navigate financial complexity.

As an independent firm, we have the freedom to look beyond a limited or proprietary investment lineup and build strategies around each client’s specific needs. At the same time, our role as a founding member of Integrated Financial Group’s Brain Trust gives us access to a nationwide community of experienced financial professionals, specialized knowledge, and perspectives that extend far beyond our own team.

LEARN ABOUT our APPROACH
01.
Understand

Every great plan starts with listening. We take time to understand your goals, concerns, relationships, and the life you're building.

02.
Strategize

We bring the pieces together into a coordinated financial strategy designed around what matters most to you.

03.
Guide

Life changes, markets change, and your plan should evolve too. We stay involved to help you navigate every new chapter.

04.
Protect

From retirement decisions to unexpected life events, we help you anticipate risks, avoid costly mistakes, and stay focused on the future.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Planning grounded in trust, care, and experience.

Gaynes Financial Services is an outstanding firm. They are independent and are excellent educators. David and his team do an incredible job. I highly recommend David!
Ryan Jacobs, Branch Partner/Mortgages Banker

This statement is a testimonial by a client of the financial professional as of 11/14/2023. The client has not been paid or received any other compensation for making these statements. As a result, the client does not receive any material incentives or benefits for providing the testimonial.

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It is reassuring to work with a company that personally cares about me, my family, and our financial needs. I appreciate how promptly David and his staff respond in all communications and transactions. David was born and raised in Atlanta and knows everyone. He is quick to refer and connect you to all his contacts. I am grateful to David Gaynes and his team at Gaynes Financial Services.
Jennifer Cook, Self-Employed Health & Wellness Coach

This statement is a testimonial by a client of the financial professional as of 11/14/2023. The client has not been paid or received any other compensation for making these statements. As a result, the client does not receive any material incentives or benefits for providing the testimonial.

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I have trusted the advise and recommendations of Gaynes Financial Services and continue to recommend my family and friends to them for all of their financial investment and retirement needs.
Edward Rolquin, Jr. Business Owner

This statement is a testimonial by a client of the financial professional as of 11/14/2023. The client has not been paid or received any other compensation for making these statements. As a result, the client does not receive any material incentives or benefits for providing the testimonial.

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David is a true professional and is an excellent financial planner. He has years of experience helping hundreds of people manage their complex financial situations, making their money work for them. He is honest and trustworthy and will take the time to talk over your specific scenario and give you good information, even if it doesn't benefit him at the time. He's one of the "good guys", and I would highly urge anyone close to retirement to give him a call.
Margaret Hussing, Business Owner

This statement is a testimonial by a client of the financial professional as of 11/14/2023. The client has not been paid or received any other compensation for making these statements. As a result, the client does not receive any material incentives or benefits for providing the testimonial.

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FINANCIAL Insights

Guidance for the decisions ahead

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Imagine preparing to sell your business only to realize its value is not what you expected—how can you mitigate this scenario? Whether you’re looking to sell, attract investors, or simply increase profitability, understanding the factors that drive your business’ value is essential.

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Common Mistakes People Make When Planning for Retirement

As retirement draws near, pre-retirees must focus on specific financial planning strategies to ensure they can retire comfortably and seek to achieve their financial goals.

You don't have to navigate life's biggest financial decisions alone.

Every financial story includes challenges, turning points, and important decisions. Whether you are preparing for retirement, supporting aging parents, building a business, or simply looking for a trusted guide, our team is ready to help you face whatever comes next.