Pathways Financial Planning fees and pricing

Financial planner in Neptune, New Jersey. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 3, 2026, Pathways Financial Planning charges $250 an hour, a monthly fee of $500⁠-⁠$800, and a quarterly fee of $1,500⁠-⁠$2,400 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 3, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$250/hr
“Our hourly rate is $250.”
Monthly fee
$500⁠-⁠$800/mo
“Fees are paid monthly or quarterly in arrears, ranging from $500 to $800 monthly and $1,500 to $ 2,400 quarterly.”
Quarterly fee
$1,500⁠-⁠$2,400/qtr

From the same sentence as above.

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How Pathways Financial Planning bills

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

  • “Fees are negotiable and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Contract.”
  • “Fees are negotiable and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Contract.”
  • “Fees are due upon completion of the services.”

How Pathways Financial Planning’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $250 is below the New Jersey median of $300. 24% of the 174 other New Jersey planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • It doesn't charge a percentage of the assets it manages, so its fee won't grow with your portfolio.

About Pathways Financial Planning

“We offer Financial Planning.”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Principal: Kristen Vernace
  • Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
  • Founded: 2024 (2 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Tax planning
  • Estate planning
  • Business owners
  • Cash flow and budgeting

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees
Charges a % of assets
No
Clients
38
Employees
1
Works with
Individuals and high net worth individuals
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
334143
Website
pathwaysfp.com (opens in new tab)
Phone
(207) 358-8608

Can advise clients in 4 states: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey

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