Step Forward Financial
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Client assets under management
$0
Clients
0
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
0
Very LowAverage account size
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About
The firm provides financial planning and investment consultation services to individuals and families and describes its engagement as advice-only rather than discretionary portfolio management. The brochure states the firm does not manage client assets, does not participate in wrap fee programs, and does not take custody of client funds.
The firm’s process emphasizes a holistic assessment of clients’ financial status, goals, time horizon and risk tolerance and results in recommended asset allocations. Its stated investment strategy is limited to low-cost index mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and clients execute trades themselves because the adviser does not accept trading discretion.
Notably, the firm offers an hourly fee option (and a modest annual fee) and expressly does not charge percentage-of-assets-under-management fees, an uncommon fee structure for firms in the investment-manager category. The firm is newly formed and its lead adviser holds both CFA and actuarial credentials with prior institutional experience at large life and financial services firms; the brochure also notes a 90-day refund policy and no performance-based fees.
Client services
Financial planning
Expertise
Passive / index investing
General retirement planning
Fee options
$72 per hour
Minimum fee: $720 annual fee Fee-only: Annual fee of $720 or hourly fee of $72
Main office location
Step Forward Financial
Lewistown PA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Step Forward Financial has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Pennsylvania
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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