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Independent Advice.Lower Fees.Trusted Long-Term Guidance.

Fiduciary portfolio management for individuals and families seeking disciplined investing, lower costs, and direct access to an experienced advisor.

  • 20

    Years
    Experience

  • CFA®

    Charterholder

  • 100%

    Client Retention
    Since Founding*

  • 0.50%

    Advisory Fee

Your Assets Remain in Your Name at
Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab
  • Independent Custody

    Your accounts remain at Charles Schwab, one of the world's largest and most trusted financial institutions.

  • You Stay in Control

    Gold Coast Capital Management manages portfolios but cannot withdraw funds from client accounts.

  • Direct Schwab Access

    You receive statements, online access, industry-leading research, tools, and customer support directly from Schwab.

Many Investors Are Paying Too Much

On a $1 million portfolio, that difference can mean approximately $5,000 more remaining in your account each year. Over decades, the impact can be substantial.

Traditional Advisor

1.00%

Annual Advisory Fee

On a $1,000,000 Portfolio

$10,000

Annual Cost

Gold Coast Capital Management

0.50%

Annual Advisory Fee

On a $1,000,000 Portfolio

$5,000

Annual Cost

You Keep

$5,000

More Each Year

That's money that stays in your account — not your advisor's.

Who We Work With

  • Professionals
  • Business Owners
  • Retirees
  • Individuals Approaching Retirement
  • Families Experiencing Major Financial Transitions

Common Situations Include

  • Retirement planning
  • Sale of a business
  • Inheritance
  • Divorce
  • Large investment account transfer

Our Investment Approach

  • Global Diversification

    Broad exposure across U.S. and international markets.

  • Risk Management

    Portfolios built around long-term wealth preservation and growth.

  • Tax Awareness

    Tax-efficient portfolio construction and ongoing management.

Why Clients Choose Gold Coast Capital Management

  1. 1

    CFA® Charterholder

    The investment profession's most respected credential.

  2. 2

    20 Years Experience

    Investment banking, finance, and wealth management.

  3. 3

    Independent Fiduciary

    No proprietary products. No sales quotas. No hidden incentives.

  4. 4

    Direct Advisor Relationship

    You work directly with
    Dragan Mark Filipovic, CFA®
    — not a call center or rotating team.

Dragan Mark Filipovic, CFA®, Founder and Chief Investment Officer

About Dragan

Dragan Mark Filipovic, CFA®

Founder & Chief Investment Officer

After two decades in investment banking, finance, and wealth management, I founded Gold Coast Capital Management to provide individual investors with institutional-quality portfolio management, lower fees, complete transparency, and direct access to an experienced advisor.

Getting Started Is Simple

  1. Schedule a Complimentary Review

    We'll discuss your goals and review your current portfolio.

  2. Receive Clear Recommendations

    You'll receive an objective assessment and customized recommendations.

  3. Decide Whether We're the Right Fit

    No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.

Ready for a Second Opinion?

If you're paying more than 0.50% annually for portfolio management, let's review what you're receiving and what alternatives may be available.