# Gaines, John Andrew

> Gaines, John Andrew is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Laguna Niguel, CA, registered since 2001, with no regulatory assets under management reported in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026.

- CRD: 135700
- Filed as: GAINES, JOHN ANDREW
- Legal name: John Andrew Gaines
- Registration: State-registered investment adviser (status as filed: APPROVED)
- Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 31, 2026
- Public record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/135700
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/gaines-john-andrew-laguna-niguel-ca-135700

## Quick answers

**How is Gaines, John Andrew compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Gaines, John Andrew reports these compensation arrangements: hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Gaines, John Andrew located?**
Gaines, John Andrew's principal office is in Laguna Niguel, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Gaines, John Andrew registered with the SEC or a state?**
Gaines, John Andrew is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2001. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 135700.

**Does Gaines, John Andrew report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/135700

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2001 (25 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Gaines, John Andrew (CRD 135700): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.