
Detroit
SmartVestor Pro
Welcome!
Pathworks Financial is a proud supporter of Dave Ramsey's financial teachings. As a SmartVestor Pro, we believe the path to prosperity is laid out in expert fashion in the Baby Steps.
Whether you are new or experienced listener, reader, or watcher of Dave's material, you have done your homework and started (or been on) a unique and important path to financial security.
Our role is to help you take the next steps and make your plan personal across all of your investment opportunities while creating a holistic plan for taxes and protection planning.
We invite you to look around and evaluate our credentials and message.
As a Fiduciary, Pathworks Financial takes our responsibilty to serve your best interests - rather than those of Wall Street - seriously.
As a Fee-Only advisor, we are only compensated from and work for our clients.
We hope to speak with you about your financial goals soon!
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Pathworks Financial
1Fee-only
As a Fee-Only advisor we only work for our clients, never an investment, insurance or other firm.
2Fiduciary
Being a fiduciary advisor has been at the heart of our business model since our inception.
3Award-Winning Expert
Pathworks Financial is a nationally recognized and award-winning financial advisory firm.
Pathworks Financial
Answers to the 5 Interview Questions to Ask Your SmartVestor Pro
#1 What is your experience as an investing professional?
Rob's past experience has included experience in all aspects of investing, personal finance, and tax planning. He has also taught economics, investment management and tax courses for university programs and CFP® certification, speaking to military members and the public on finances, and blogging and writing for national publications like US News & World Report and Forbes.
#2 How will you help me minimize risk in my investment portfolio?
Our investment philosophy matches Dave's overall mix of investments and advice and is based on the following basic principles:
- Develop highly diversified portfolios that feature a broad range of asset classes and market sectors;
- Use market-based investments, not manager-based investments;
- Periodically reallocate investments as conditions warrant;
- Strategically rebalance as needed.
#3 How will you help me understand why you recommend certain investments for my specific situation?
We pride ourselves as having the heart of a teacher.
Through our newsletter, initial client education, and ongoing meetings and events. We help provide the evidence and academics behind our approach to investing.
#4 How do you get paid?
We work with various types of clients; from those that prefer to pay for a Consulting relationship, to those that prefer a traditional on-going investment management experience (Wealth Management).
As a Fee-Only advisor (opposed to Fee-Based), we are only compensated from our clients and do not have any mutual fund, insurance, brokerage, or other companies influencing our advice.
#5 What fees are associated with investing?
With all advisors (even those that claim there are NO fees!) there are costs to invest, which include:
- Advisor fees. Depending on the relationship, clients may pay a Wealth Management fee (all inclusive) based on the total amount of assets managed or a financial planning fee for relationships we are not the manager.
- Mutual fund or investment fund fees. We use the highest quality funds that fit within our investment strategy, which tend to be among the lowest cost funds on the market.
- Custodian fees. We use top-tier custodians and will explain any fee that they may charge, but in general, we cover these costs under our wrap-fee Wealth Management services.
Unlike Fee-Based advisors, we do not have commissions for selling products, load fees, contingent sales fees, or exit fees.
IS THIS YOU?
Whether you approaching retirement and need complex investment, tax, and financial advice, or just starting on the baby steps to wealth, we have solutions for you.
Total Wealth Management
Expertise, discipline, experience
Wealth management requires expertise and discipline that is most effectively honed with experience. Our advisers have over 75 years of combined experience and as an independent financial services firm, Pathworks Financial has helped hundreds of individuals steward their wealth with wisdom and confidence.
Retirement and Benefit Plan Guidance
A fiduciary approach to your investments
As your independent fiduciary, we can review the benefits and downsides of your current retirement plan options. We work with a number of 401(k), 403(b), 457, IRA, HSA and other types of employee benefit accounts.
For corporate, small business and self-employed clients, we can also assist with implementation of your retirement plan options.
Financial Planning
The cornerstone of your financial life
Financial planning process is the cornerstone of your Financial Life. We help clients with cash flow, insurance, investments, tax planning, estate planning, and retirement planning.
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