Our Story and Services

As your Financial Advisors, we strive to help you define and plan your financial goals by delivering a vast array of resources that are most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Our number one priority when working together is to help preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Uncovering your financial needs

It is imperative to understand and acknowledge our clients personal needs and financial goals for the future so that we may provide proactive and holistic management. Investing the time to learn about our clients, fostering the relationships, and understanding their risk tolerances, allows us to develop a roadmap to achieve the outcomes our clients envision.
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    Discover
    Our relationship begins with a thorough understanding of you, your needs, your lifestyle and family, and your goals for the future.
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    Create
    We work with you to develop a roadmap to help you achieve and protect the outcomes you envision.
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    Act
    Next, we can help you implement investment, retirement, cash management and insurance solutions suited to your needs.
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    Adjust
    Achieving your goals requires vigilance and flexibility. We help you monitor your progress and make adjustments as life evolves and priorities change.

Our suite of digital tools

Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity that you should take advantage of. They include:

    - eAuthorizations, an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    - Managing your everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery. Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
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    Total Wealth View
    We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.

    The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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Location

10960 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90024
US
Direct:
(310) 443-0526(310) 443-0526
Toll-Free:
(800) 648-3833(800) 648-3833
Fax:
(310) 443-0566(310) 443-0566

Meet The Coastal Front Group

About Michael P Doumani

Michael was born in Los Angeles and attended Harvard School and UCLA. He is married and lives in Los Angeles, where he has been a lifelong resident. Michael’s career in the securities industry began in 1963 and has continued for over 50 years. Michel is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and manages over $500 million* in assets for high net worth individuals. Over the course of his long-standing career, Michael has demonstrated knowledge across a broad range of wealth management areas, including traditional and alternative investments, investment and asset allocation, and hedging and monetization. Michael is driven by helping families identify and address their unique financial needs to achieve their short and long-term financial ambitions. Michael is an active member of the Los Angeles Country Club and The Valley Club in Montecito, California. His hobbies include reading, golf and enjoying time with family and friends.

*As of June 2021

Professional Details:

• Fully Licensed Investment Professional for More Than 45 Years
• Implements Wealth Management Strategies for Clients by Concentrating on Portfolio Management
• Experienced in Equity Research, Portfolio Hedging Strategies and New Business Planning Development
• Series 7, 63 & 66 Licensed
Securities Agent: WI, PA, MA, GA, SC, MD, IL, ID, WA, UT, NY, AZ, WY, HI, MT, IA, FL, TX, NV, NM, NJ, NC, CO, CA, TN, OR, OH, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1372311

About Chad B MacAllister

Chad lives in Palos Verdes Estates with his wife, Annie, and two children, Vincent and Lucas. Chad has over 15 years of experience in the securities industry, starting his career at Second Southern Corp., a multi-corporate venture capital and real estate organization. While at Second Southern Corp., he assisted in evaluating investment opportunities in public securities, real estate, oil and gas. Chad was later hired by UBS Financial Services in 2003 and is co-founder of a multidisciplinary investment management team, RJC Group, now doing business as The Coastal Front Group. He is an equal partner, adding a focus on portfolio management and asset allocation. The Coastal Front Group left UBS Financial Services in 2009 to join Morgan Stanley Smith Barney where they reside today. Chad recently was titled with Senior Portfolio Management Director which represents the top level of achievement and investment knowledge respected throughout the industry. Chad is apart of the Business Owners Executive Council at Morgan Stanley, a distinction granted to top producers focusing on business owners at the firm. Chad is driven by helping families and individuals reach new levels of success through a personalized approach to portfolio management and financial planning. In Chad’s spare time, he enjoys being heavily active in his kid’s sports activities, serving as Lucas’ Baseball and Soccer coach for many years and managing Vincent’s Tennis tournaments across Southern California. Chad currently sits on the Palos Verdes Little League Board of Directors, Malaga Cove Homeowners Association Board of Directors, PVE Foundation Board of Directors and Southern California Tennis Associations Investment Committee. Chad has served in numerous capacities across his community having recently been President of the Palos Verdes Tennis Club and serving as advisor to several Autism outreach groups. Chad graduated from the University of San Diego with a double major in Economics and Environmental Studies. During his time at USD, Chad was a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society and served as President of the Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Club.

Professional Details:
• Licensed Investment Professional for over 15 Years
• Works with Clients to Determine Appropriate Asset Allocation and Portfolio Structure
• Experienced in Equity, Fixed Income and Hedge Fund Strategies
• Series 7, 31 & 63 Licensed
• Insurance Licensed
• Life, Health & Annuity Insurance Licensed
Securities Agent: MT, CT, CO, CA, MD, MA, GA, TX, OR, NY, NV, HI, PA, IL, ID, TN, WA, NJ, MO, FL, AZ, VA, NC, OH, IA, WY, WI, UT, SC, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1275614

About Robert F Hill

Bobby lives in Pacific Palisades with his wife and their beloved dog Kiki. In their spare time, they enjoy being active by hiking, golfing, and playing volleyball at the beach. Bobby holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Pepperdine. He began his career in the securities industry at Bateman Eichler Hill Richards, an Investment Bank based out of Downtown Los Angeles. During his time at Bateman Eichler Hill Richards, Bobby served as a broker and relationship manager. Bobby later went to work at Paine Weber & Co., which was acquired by UBS Financial Services in 2000. While at UBS, Bobby co-founded a multidisciplinary investment management team, formerly RJC Group, now doing business as The Coastal Front Group. He is an equal partner, adding a focus on relationships, client development, and fixed income. The RJC Group, left UBS Financial Services in 2009 to join Morgan Stanley Smith Barney where they reside today. Bobby is dedicated to providing prudent financial advice and the highest levels of customer service to the clients and families that he works with. In his over 40 years of experience, Bobby has come to find and cherish that many of his business relationships have originated from friendships made across many states and countries.

Professional Details:
• Licensed Investment Professional for Over 40 Years
• Bobby Prides Himself on Understanding Goals, Values and Estate Issues of Clients as well as the Portfolio Management of Taxable Fixed Income
• Series 7 & 63 Licensed
• Insurance Licensed
• Life, Health & Annuity Insurance Licensed
Securities Agent: UT, OH, MT, MD, ID, HI, TN, NV, MO, NJ, WI, CO, NY, MA, GA, TX, CA, NE, PA, OR, NC, AZ, WY, WA, IL, CT, SC, IA, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1253228

About Sandra R. Gordon

Sandra lives in San Diego with her husband Clint, and their fur child, Otto. Sandra graduated from San Diego State University with a major in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. During her time at SDSU she served as a two term VP of Finance for the Alpha Phi Sorority. Sandra comes to the financial services industry with a prior background in taxation, where she worked at a tax accounting firm producing complex tax returns for individuals and business owners. As a strong believer in continuing education and cutting-edge knowledge, she has added to her skillset over her decade at the firm by acquiring an Executive Financial Planning Certificate from San Diego State University, has become a Portfolio Manager, Financial Planning Specialist, Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation Specialist, and is a long-time CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. When not working you can find her at the beach, on a camping trip, or out and about with her fur son, Otto. Currently the newlyweds are renovating their forever home in San Diego. Sandra has served in numerous roles as a coach and advisor for her collegiate sorority at SDSU and continues to serve as the HOA President for her beach condo complex.

Professional Details:
• Licensed Investment Professional since 2012
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
• Portfolio Manager
• Workplace Advisor – Equity Compensation
• Financial Planning Specialist
• Life, Health & Annuity Insurance Licensed
• NMLS 1290595
Securities Agent: TX, GA, UT, NV, ID, CT, VA, PA, DC, MT, MO, IL, WY, WA, SC, HI, AZ, AK, NJ, MD, MA, FL, CA, KS, NY, NC, MN, TN, OR, CO, WI, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Clayton M. Hill

Clayton joined The Coastal Front Group in 2021 and works closely with Chad MacAllister and Carmen Delgado. He is a Pepperdine alumnus and holds a degree in Political Science with an emphasis on International Relations. During his last two years at Pepperdine, he worked in residential real estate which led him to pursue a career in commercial real estate before joining Morgan Stanley. Clayton has an affinity for fostering and maintaining lasting relationships, old and new. At an early age, Clayton demonstrated leadership skills when he earned his Eagle Scout ranking before the age of 17. When he is not working, he enjoys golfing, beach volleyball, skiing and reading. In addition, Clayton strives to consistently demonstrate grit, diligence, and tenacity in his professional career.

Professional details:
• Series 7, 66, & SIE Licensed
• NMLS: 2380607

About Carmen L Delgado

Growing up in Los Angeles, Carmen lives in Santa Clarita with her husband, Noel, and twins, Roman and Olivia. Outside of the office, Carmen enjoys spending time and entertaining family and friends. Drawing on nearly 16 years of industry experience, Carmen is committed to providing every client with the highest level of personal service, she focuses on exceeding client expectations. Carmen strives to ensure a stress-free experience for clients by creating streamlined processes and leading a coordinated effort amongst the team. Carmen provides support to the team by maintaining and strengthening strong client relationships. As the administrative leader for the team, she is responsible for a broad array of client services, including the handling of estate issues, retitling assets, executes trades for transactional clients, and helps to prepare the Quarterly Performance Reports. She maintains her Series 7, 66 and 31 securities licenses.

Professional details:
• 16 Years of Industry Experience
• Series 7, 66, & 31 Licensed

About Alice Schwartz

Alice has worked in various capacities in the Financial Services industry with more than 35 year experience.
She received her BA in French Literature from UCLA and holds series 7, 63 and 64 securities registrations.
She enjoys dance and continues to take ballet classes. Alice is married and enjoys spending time with family.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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