Planvest Financial, Inc. fees and pricing

Financial planner in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Registered with the SEC.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated September 22, 2026, Planvest Financial, Inc. charges a flat or project fee of $2,500⁠-⁠$5,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed September 22, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Flat or project fee
$2,500⁠-⁠$5,000
“Fixed planning fees generally range from $2,500 to $5,000 for a single client and $3,500 to $6,000 for a couple.”

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How Planvest Financial, Inc. bills

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

  • “The firm’s annual investment advisory fee shall be based upon a percentage (%) of the net market value and type of assets placed under the firm’s management to be charged quarterly in advance.”
  • “Fees are deducted monthly in arrears for assets held at Schwab.”
  • “If the advisory agreement is terminated before the end of the quarterly period, client is entitled to a pro-rated refund of any pre-paid quarterly advisory fee based on the number of days remaining in the quarter after the termination date.”

How Planvest Financial, Inc.’s fees compare

  • Its flat or project fee of $2,500-$5,000 spans the Maryland median of $4,335. 47% of the 133 other Maryland planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • 2 of the 3 other planners in Gaithersburg that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About Planvest Financial, Inc.

“More specifically, the mission of PlanVest Financial, Inc. is to provide clients with personalized financial planning and informed strategic investment advice delivered with “hands-on” service and support.”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Firm size: 8 employees.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2024 (2 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Tax planning
  • Estate planning
  • College planning
  • Federal employees
  • Insurance analysis
  • Cash flow and budgeting

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
1.75% a year
Minimum
No minimum stated in brochure
Clients
307
Employees
8
Works with
Individuals, high net worth individuals, and businesses
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars and workshops
Assets managed
$175,860,431
Registered with
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
290306
Website
linkedin.com/in/zach-payne-35a383143 (opens in new tab)
Phone
(301) 977-7123

Can advise clients in 10 states: District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

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