Our Story
Gold Coast Consulting was born from a simple belief: that people deserve more than a bookkeeper — they deserve a trusted partner who genuinely understands them.
We founded this firm because we saw individuals and small business owners being underserved. Cookie-cutter accounting solutions were everywhere, but personally tailored service — the kind rooted in a deep understanding of each client's unique needs, goals, and circumstances — was nowhere to be found. So we built a practice designed to fill that gap.
At Gold Coast Consulting, we take the time to truly know our clients. By combining meticulous bookkeeping and accounting with honest, thoughtful guidance, we give people the clarity and confidence to grow their wealth on their own terms.
As the economic landscape shifts, we evolve with it — staying proactive, staying precise, and always putting our clients' goals at the center of everything we do.
Our Mission
At Gold Coast Consulting, we believe financial clarity starts with trust. We partner with individuals and small businesses to deliver precise bookkeeping, accounting, and strategic guidance — building lasting relationships that protect and grow what matters most.
Our Core Values
At Gold Coast Consulting, our work is defined by a deep commitment to the financial health and success of our clients. These foundational values guide every partnership we build and every strategy we define.
Building relationships on a bedrock of transparency, discretion, and unwavering integrity.
Long-term Partnership
Investing in your professional journey and growing alongside your unique financial ambitions.
Trust
Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail are the rigid standards for everything we deliver.
Proactive Guidance
Anticipating future needs and shifts in the landscape to protect your interests early.
Precision
Transforming complex financial data into a clear and actionable path forward for your success.
Protecting your sensitive information with the highest level of security and professional care.
Confidentiality
Clarity
Meet the Owner
Jalene Fletcher is the Owner and founder of Gold Coast Consulting, LLC, bringing over seven years of experience in client accounting services to businesses and individuals throughout the Santa Barbara area. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Houghton College — where she graduated Summa Cum Laude — and a Master of Science in Accounting from California Baptist University, Jalene combines a strong academic foundation with deep, hands-on expertise across a wide range of industries including real estate, hospitality, food and beverage, construction, manufacturing, and retail.
Before launching Gold Coast Consulting in 2020, Jalene built a well-rounded career in accounting leadership, serving as Director of Finance at the Ballard Inn & Restaurant, where she oversaw financial operations, reporting, and compliance for complex, multi-entity organizations. She also honed her client accounting skills at the Santa Barbara CPA firm Bartlett, Pringle and Wolf, LLP, and currently serves as a Senior Associate at C&D, LLP, where she prepares tax returns and financial statements for individuals, trusts, and businesses.
At Gold Coast Consulting, Jalene offers a comprehensive suite of services — from bookkeeping and financial analysis to tax preparation, payroll administration, and bill-pay management for individuals — with a commitment to personalized, quality service that clients can rely on.