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Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,448,989,338

Clients

253

79% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 11 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

42

Low

Average account size

$5,727,231

About

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients as well as business entities, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, offering integrated financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and standalone planning/consulting services. The firm reports approximately $1.65 billion in discretionary assets under management and delivers ongoing implementation support and periodic plan reviews through a team-based advisory model.

The firm’s process begins with a data-gathering exercise and an initial financial plan, followed by asset allocation across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs and, when appropriate, private investment funds, with ongoing monitoring and periodic rebalancing. Pathway commonly recommends custodians such as Schwab or Fidelity, treats cash as an asset class in portfolios, uses percentage‑of‑AUM or negotiated flat fee arrangements, and has implemented an AI policy to govern limited use of AI tools in its advisory work.

Pathway discloses that it may use third‑party endorsements and client testimonials in its marketing and may pay referral fees to promoters, with disclosure required at the time of any endorsement. The firm also notes that a principal is a certified public accountant and that accounting or tax services may be available to legacy clients or be recommended, a relationship the firm identifies as a potential conflict of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management
Consulting services on matters not involving securities

Expertise

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Income planning Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Annual flat fee for investment advisory services up to 3.00% of assets under management; also flat fees for specified planning engagements as agreed

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.85% annually $3,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% annually $10,000,001+: 0.50% annually

Project-based

$195 to $300 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Fee-only: Integrated Financial Planning and Discretionary Investment Management fees; Financial Planning and Consulting charged hourly ($195-$300/hour) or flat fee; Retirement Plan Services negotiable, up to 0.75% of plan assets

Main office location

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

725 Community Drive, Suite 402

South Burlington VT 05403, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Vermont

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Darren B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Atlanta, GA

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

Darren Beck is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC since 2008, where he works as part of a five-advisor team. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president of MMB Anesthesia LLC, a company providing anesthesia services where his wife is a nurse anesthetist. Pathway Financial Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with integrated financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm follows an integrated financial planning process with ongoing portfolio review and offers a range of investment and consulting services, including retirement plan engagements and private fund recommendations.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Income planning Wealth management
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Mary Beth B

CFP®, Series 65

South Burlington, VT

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

Mary Beth Brigham is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC since 2009, working within a team of five advisors. Pathway Financial Advisors provides integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows an integrated financial planning process that includes ongoing review and rebalancing across various asset classes and offers retirement plan consulting as part of its fee-only advisory services.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Income planning Wealth management
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Jordan M

CFP®

South Burlington, VT

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

Jordan Mac Dougall is a CFP® professional with experience at Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC since 2020 and prior roles in academia at several Vermont and Georgia institutions. He is also the owner of Tailwater Consulting, LLC, a business consulting firm based in South Burlington, VT. Pathway Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with integrated financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an “Integrated Financial Planning” process that includes ongoing review and rebalancing across a range of investment vehicles and offers specialized retirement plan services.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Income planning Wealth management
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Jonathan S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

South Burlington, VT

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

Jonathan Smith is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously spent 13 years at Gwfs Equities, Inc/Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company. Pathway Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with integrated financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an integrated financial planning process that includes asset allocation and ongoing portfolio review across various securities and funds, providing fee-only advisory services with implementation and monitoring.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Income planning Wealth management
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Scott B

CFP®, PFS™, Series 65

South Burlington, VT

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

Scott Beaudin is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™), and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC since 2002 and is part of a five-advisor team based in Atlanta, GA. Pathway Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with integrated financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an “Integrated Financial Planning” process that includes initial planning, asset allocation, and ongoing review across various securities, offering fee-only advisory services and retirement plan solutions.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Income planning Wealth management
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Michael S

CFP®, Series 65

South Burlington, VT

Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC

Michael Schell is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with seven years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously held positions at Sensible Financial Management, LLC, Milne Financial Planning, Inc., and Dempsey Investment Management. Pathway Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering integrated financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and standalone financial planning services. The firm employs an integrated financial planning process with ongoing portfolio review and rebalancing, and provides fee-only advisory services without recommending direct cryptocurrency investments.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Income planning Wealth management
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