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Great Path Planning

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Client assets under management

$164,214,172

Clients

66

83% high-net-worth

Advisors

2

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

33

Low

Average account size

$2,488,094

About

Great Path Planning is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that serves individual clients — including high‑net‑worth households and business owners — with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, limited‑scope project engagements, and one‑time consultations. The firm also provides retirement plan (3(38)) services and advisory work that covers tax planning, estate review, insurance analysis, and employee benefits.

The firm generally implements a passive, low‑cost investment approach built around diversified asset allocations using index mutual funds and ETFs, while accommodating model portfolios and occasional direct holdings in fixed income, equities, or options when appropriate. Client relationships are delivered on an ongoing, discretionary basis with an initial multi‑meeting planning process and regular reviews and rebalancing tailored to life events and business complexities.

Noteworthy aspects that distinguish Great Path from many peers include an affiliated tax and business consulting practice (Great Path Tax Services) led by a principal who is an Enrolled Agent, with the firm disclosing the affiliation and noting clients are under no obligation to use those services. The firm also offers educational seminars, uses client testimonials and third‑party ratings in its advertising, and — unusually for similar supported firms — generally does not rely on percentage‑of‑AUM billing, instead assigning flat and project‑based fees based on client complexity.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Passive / index investing

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

One Time Meeting fee is $950 flat fee, non-refundable; project-based financial planning fees start at $1,250.

Project-based

Hourly rates range from $275 to $800 per hour, payable monthly in arrears for certain consulting services.

Subscriptions

Ongoing comprehensive financial advisement fees billed quarterly or monthly in advance, with initial deposits and monthly payment options.

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $2,500.00 per quarter paid in advance for ongoing comprehensive financial advisement; minimum $1,250 for project-based financial planning and consulting; minimum $1,250 quarterly or $5,000 annually for 3(38) investment management for company retirement plans. Fee-only: Fees are flat annual fees based on qualitative and quantitative factors; fees are negotiable and waivable.

Main office location

Great Path Planning

12 Scotchtown Ave

Goshen NY 10924, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Georgia · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Texas

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Christopher P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Goshen, NY

Great Path Planning

Christopher Pollard is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Great Path Planning since 2016 and previously held roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Pollard owns and operates Great Path Tax Services, providing seasonal tax preparation and planning. Great Path Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on customized, passive-oriented portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, with discretionary management and regular client reviews to align investment strategies with financial and tax planning goals.

General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Bennett K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Great Path Planning

Bennett Kaplan is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Great Path Planning. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and has held roles in both academic and nonprofit settings. Great Path Planning primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and non-HNW households, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm focuses on customized, passive-oriented portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-level investment management.

General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner Retired
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