Finance + Legal Services

Investing In Your Future

Why the 60/40 Model isn't Dead and What you Need to Know Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by Swiger Studio-JD Swiger Financial Planning is where your personal game plan starts. Our friend, Alan Ryals, and his team at RFG Advisory including Chief Investment Officer Rick Wedell, are here to help you understand why the “death of the 60/40 investment portfolio” isn't true and what you can do about it.  The classic 60/40 investment portfolio, consisting of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, has...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Edward Jones

Life is for living. Let's partner for all of it. Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by Swiger Studio- JD Swiger Financial advisors provide a wide range of services to their clients to help them achieve their financial goals. We recently talked with Dec McClelland, AAMS® and Bob McDowell, AAMS® Financial Advisors with Edward Jones who are helping our community with investment and financial education. These loved locals have made significant contributions to their clients' financial...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Compliance Packaging

Gulf Shores Family Pharmacy: Investing in Your Health with Dispill Article by Aiken City Lifestyle | Photography by Dispill USA I had to break down and purchase a travel dispenser that had slots for both morning and evening meds, if that’s not a sign of advancing age, I am not sure what is. Seriously, managing medication can be a bit overwhelming. It is easy to assume that one’s doctor is keeping track of all potential interactions, but if you see specialists, prescriptions may be written by...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

King and King Attorneys at Law

With YOU Every Step Of The Way Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by Swiger Studio- JD Swiger King and King attorneys at Law, a dynamic duo comprising Dusty and Jennifer King, have made a remarkable journey from Tennessee to Alabama, driven by their love for the locals and lifestyle. This relocation not only marked a new chapter in their lives, but also presented them with opportunistic prospects. Our community has embraced them as well as the Kings have won Best of Baldwin “Best Civil...

March 2024

Home + Design

Introducing Swag Window Designs

Elevating Homes with Custom Shades, Shutters, Draperies, and Automations. Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by Swiger Studio- JD Swiger Do you have SWAG in your life? SWAG Window Designs is a premiere window treatment company that specializes in creating custom shades, shutters, draperies, and automation. With a dedicated team and a passion for their craft, they are revolutionizing the way homeowners along the Gulf Coast experience their living spaces.  At SWAG, they understand that...

February 2024

Home + Design

Cox Pools

The South's Premiere Pool Builder Article by Lilian Taylor | Photography by Cox Pools Cox Pools is a name synonymous with excellence in the pool-building industry. As the largest and oldest pool builder in the South and a member of the prestigious Master Pool Guild, they have been transforming outdoor spaces into stunning aquatic retreats for over 65 years. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Cox Pools offers a wide range of pool styles to suit every need and preference.  ...

February 2024

Home Services

Preventing Dryer Fires

Dryer Vent Wizard is saving the day and homes Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by Swiger Studio- JD Swiger Jeff and Brooke Hotchkiss are providing a service within the community that is growing in demand while simultaneously having tapped into a niche market. After two decades of working in city government, Jeff and his wife Brooke Hotchkiss decided to make Gulf Shores home. The couple, having worked alongside and supporting local fire departments, emergency management operations and...

February 2024

Home Services

Open Your View

Dax Smith Cable Rail Systems Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by EyeSky Video & Photography Dax Smith Cable Rail Systems is a trusted provider of cable rail solutions, catering to both residential and commercial properties along the Gulf Coast. With a focus on durability, low maintenance, and the use of high-end quality stainless steel, there is a wide range of options to transform your space.   The key benefits are their strength and longevity. Built to withstand the harsh coastal...

February 2024

Home Services

Coastal Alabama Construction & Development

Building Your Dreams Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by EyeSky Video & Photography Matt Holt & Reggie Pulliam, owners of Coastal Alabama Construction and Development are revolutionizing building and remodels as we know it. With a service area that spans all along the Gulf Coast, the dynamic duo saw a need and decided together, to fill that need.  Matt Holt is a professional craftsman with years of experience in home construction and renovation. After Hurricane Sally, he put his...

February 2024

Home Services

Everlast Floorcare

Revolutionizing Homes Along The Gulf Coast with Floorcare Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by EyeSky Video & Photography Chris Needham, owner, and operator of Everlast Floorcare is a leading provider of flooring services, specializing in a variety of solutions to meet the needs of both commercial and residential customers. With a wide range of flooring options, including pool deck resurfacing, Soft-Crete, garage floor services, and commercial and residential epoxy flooring; Everlast...

February 2024