West Financial Planning
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Client assets under management
$4,700,000
Clients
25
0% high-net-worth
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
25
TypicalAverage account size
$188,000
About
West Financial Planning serves primarily families and individual clients in the accumulation and distribution phases of life and, on occasion, provides employee-benefit planning for small businesses. The firm centers client relationships on a written comprehensive financial plan and provides ongoing monitoring and investment management tied to that plan.
The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation implemented largely through passively managed exchange-traded funds, diversification and periodic rebalancing with quarterly reviews. West Financial Planning does not accept discretionary trading authority; investment recommendations are implemented on a non‑discretionary basis and trades are typically executed following client meetings.
Noteworthy aspects include that, as of December 31, 2025, the firm reports $4.5 million managed entirely on a non‑discretionary basis with no assets managed on a discretionary basis, a structure that is uncommon among peers. The firm also advises on a broader set of instruments than many similar solo advisors — including variable annuities, permanent life insurance, rental property and certain illiquid REITs — and schedules reviews on individual client anniversaries, which contributes to infrequent, client-directed trading and no trade aggregation.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
Passive / index investing
Cash flow / budgeting
Fee options
1.2% annually
Fee-only: Annual fee of 1.2% of market value of all managed investable assets
Main office location
West Financial Planning
Cherry Valley NY, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
West Financial Planning has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
New York
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
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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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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