ABOUT TRICOAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Beyond managing your investments, we meet you at every stage of life—empowering you to build, grow, and preserve your wealth with clarity and confidence.

Who is TriCoast

Founded in 2013 by James Dubnansky, TriCoast Wealth Management has guided individuals, families, and business owners through their financial journeys with personalized strategies. As a boutique, independent firm, we believe financial guidance should feel personal, transparent, and aligned with each client’s priorities.

Combining decades of experience in the securities markets with the research, technology, and resources of LPL Financial—the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer—we deliver sophisticated planning and investment solutions within a warm, relationship-driven environment.

Our approach is grounded in long-term relationships, open communication, and a genuine commitment to putting our clients first.

How are we different?

In an industry that can feel impersonal or product-driven, TriCoast stands apart.

  1. Independent & Client-First
    As independent advisors, we are not incentivized to sell proprietary products. Our recommendations are made with one objective in mind: what’s best for you.

  2. Personal, Boutique Experience
    We intentionally remain a boutique firm so we can deliver highly personalized service, proactive communication, and consistent follow-through. Clients work directly with an experienced advisory team—not a call center.

  3. Team-Based & Collaborative
    We take a collaborative approach, working closely with CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and other professionals to ensure your financial plan is well-coordinated and comprehensive.

  4. Powered by LPL Financial
    While our relationships are personal, our resources are robust. Powered by LPL Financial—the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer—we offer advanced technology, research, and a wide range of non-proprietary investment solutions.

What we do

We provide comprehensive financial guidance designed to grow and adapt with your life, priorities, and long-term goals.

  • Financial Planning & Strategy
    Personalized planning built around your values, goals, and financial priorities.

  • Investment & Portfolio Management
    Thoughtfully constructed, diversified investment strategies aligned with your risk tolerance and time horizon.

  • Retirement Planning
    Income planning and distribution strategies to help you prepare for—and transition confidently into—retirement.

  • Wealth & Life Transitions
    Guidance through key milestones such as career changes, business events, inheritance, and family transitions.

  • Ongoing Advice & Relationship Management
    Proactive reviews, clear communication, and ongoing adjustments as your life and the markets evolve.

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

For more information about LPL Financial, visit www.lpl.com.

*Top RIA custodian (Cerulli Associates, 2020 U.S. RIA Marketplace Report); No. 1 Independent Broker-Dealer in the U.S (Based on total revenues, Financial Planning magazine June 1996-2021); No. 1 provider of third-party brokerage services to banks and credit unions (2020-2021 Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting Annual TPM Report).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We work with individuals, families, and business owners who value personalized financial guidance and long-term relationships. Our clients are often navigating life transitions—building wealth, preparing for retirement, managing business income, or coordinating complex financial decisions—and want advice that’s tailored, transparent, and aligned with their priorities

  • A financial advisor helps you make informed decisions about your money and your future. This may include:

    • Creating a comprehensive financial plan

    • Managing investments and portfolios

    • Planning for retirement, education, or major life events

    • Coordinating tax-efficient strategies

    • Helping you stay on track during market volatility

    At TriCoast, we focus on simplifying complex decisions and providing clarity, confidence, and accountability.

  • Our approach is personal, collaborative, and relationship-driven. We start by understanding your goals, values, and concerns—then build a customized strategy designed to evolve with you over time. We work as a team and often collaborate with CPAs, estate attorneys, and other professionals to ensure your plan is well-coordinated.

  • Yes. As independent advisors, we act in our clients’ best interests and are not incentivized to sell proprietary products. Our recommendations are based solely on what we believe is most appropriate for your situation.

  • TriCoast is a boutique, family-run firm that blends personalized service with sophisticated planning. Clients value our:

    • Independent, client-first philosophy

    • Team-based approach and dedicated client support

    • Access to the resources, research, and technology of LPL Financial

    • Focus on long-term relationships—not transactions

  • It begins with a conversation. We offer an introductory meeting to learn more about you, answer questions, and determine whether working together makes sense.