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Gavin Forrest

Schaefer Financial Management · Centennial, Colorado

Gavin Forrest is a fee-only financial advisor at Schaefer Financial Management in Centennial, Colorado, who holds the CFP credential. Gavin focuses on estate & legacy planning and tax planning. Schaefer Financial Management reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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FirmSchaefer Financial Management
Based in Centennial, Colorado
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Accepting new clientsYes
Assets under management$1.11B across 1,776 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CO · CRD 7326675
Exams passedSeries 65 (2025)
Firm size9 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.schaeferfinancial.com

How Gavin's firm compares

  • Schaefer Financial Management's average account is about $628,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,776 accounts).

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Questions about Gavin

Is Gavin Forrest a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Gavin holds no broker registration, and Schaefer Financial Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Gavin charge for financial advice?

Gavin's firm, Schaefer Financial Management, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Gavin Forrest based?

Gavin Forrest is based in Centennial, Colorado.

What does Gavin specialize in?

Gavin's specialties include estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

What credentials does Gavin Forrest hold?

Gavin Forrest holds the CFP credential.

Is Gavin Forrest registered with the SEC?

Yes. Gavin Forrest is registered as an investment adviser representative in CO (CRD 7326675), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Schaefer Financial Management manage?

Schaefer Financial Management reports $1.11B across 1,776 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Gavin Forrest?

Through Gavin's website, www.schaeferfinancial.com.

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