Giffin Planning Services, Inc. fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed April 28, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate

$200/hr

“The hourly fee for these services is $200.”

Flat or project fee

$1,000⁠-⁠$4,000

“Thereafter, clients may terminate the Financial Planning Agreement generally upon written notice. 5 Fixed Fees The negotiated fixed rate for creating client financial plans is between $1,000 and $4,000.”

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How Giffin Planning Services, Inc. bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

• “The fees shared will not exceed any limit imposed by any regulatory agency. 3 These fees are negotiable.”
• “Clients may terminate the agreement without penalty for a full refund of GPS's fees within five business days of signing the Financial Planning Agreement.”
• “Refunds for fees paid in advance will be returned within fourteen days to the client via check. 6 Fixed fees that are collected in advance will be refunded based on the prorated amount of work completed at the point of termination.”

How Giffin Planning Services, Inc.’s fees compare

• Its hourly rate of $200 is below the Pennsylvania median of $250. 16% of the 267 other Pennsylvania planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• 1 of the 2 other planners in Canonsburg that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• Its flat or project fee of $1,000-$4,000 spans the Pennsylvania median of $3,650. 34% of the 232 other Pennsylvania planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
• None of the 3 other planners in Canonsburg that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About Giffin Planning Services, Inc.

• Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
• Founded: 1989 (37 years).

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid

Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management

Charges a % of assets

Yes

Highest asset based fee in brochure

2% a year

Clients

24

Employees

1

Works with

Individuals

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning and selecting other advisers

Registered with

State securities regulators

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

226534

Phone

(724) 745-0390

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• Storie Financial Advisory LLCCanonsburg$75⁠-⁠$255/hr

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