Theory Planning Partners fees and pricing

Financial planner in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 4, 2026, Theory Planning Partners charges $250 an hour and a monthly fee of $1,500 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed August 4, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$250/hr
“At the low end of the hourly ranges, $4,500 for 18 hours = $250/hour and $18,000 for 72 hours = $250/hour.”
Monthly fee
$1,500/mo
“Fees are $4,500 up front onboarding fee and $1,500/month thereafter.”

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How Theory Planning Partners bills

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

  • “Executive planning and corporate consulting fees are fixed and billed monthly in arrears beginning the 1st of the month after the contract is signed.”
  • “Upon Theory’s receipt of notice from the client or upon providing such notice to the client, services will continue, and Theory will invoice for one final calendar month.”
  • “Upon termination, and after services have been provided for the final month, the monthly fee having been earned, no refund of the final monthly fee will be due to the client.”

How Theory Planning Partners’ fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $250 is below the Massachusetts median of $300. 27% of the 183 other Massachusetts planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.

About Theory Planning Partners

  • Firm size: 3 employees.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2020 (6 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Estate planning
  • College planning
  • Business owners
  • Cash flow and budgeting
  • Charitable giving

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
Charges a % of assets
Yes
Clients
59
Employees
3
Works with
Individuals and high net worth individuals
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other advisers, and other services
Assets managed
$32,885,656
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
308877
Website
theoryplanning.com (opens in new tab)
Phone
(617) 872-2790

Can advise clients in 11 states: California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington

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