Pathfinder Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Pathfinder Wealth Management reports 142 clients. They include 95 individual clients and 47 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 95.3% ($116M across 135 accounts) are managed with discretion; $5.71M across 10 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 67% | 35% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 33% | 63% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 95 | $43M | 35.4% | $453K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47 | $76.1M | 62.6% | $1.62M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $2.34M | 1.9% | — |
| Total | 142 | $121M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 95
- Regulatory AUM
- $43M
- AUM share
- 35.4%
- Avg. per client
- $453K
- Clients
- 47
- Regulatory AUM
- $76.1M
- AUM share
- 62.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.62M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.34M
- AUM share
- 1.9%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 142
- Regulatory AUM
- $121M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Pathfinder Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning
- Financial planning fees are negotiable and will not exceed $10,000 on a fixed-fee basis or $300 on an hourly rate basis.
Praus Capital LLC owns 75% or more of Pathfinder Wealth Management and is in turn owned by Guske, Philip, Aaron (75% or more). Philip Guske is CEO. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Philip GuskePresident, Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc.
Praus Capital LLC
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 75% or more of Praus Capital LLC
Guske, Philip, Aaron
Control person · since January 2026
Besides its headquarters, Pathfinder Wealth Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 6981 Redansa DR, RockfordHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 6981 Redansa DR, Rockford, IL 61108
- Website
- pathfinderadvisory.com
- Phone
- 815-399-9806
- SEC file
- 801-135820
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Pathfinder Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($116M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Pathfinder Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $116M100%
At year end, Pathfinder Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (92%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks3%
- Funds92%
- Cash5%
How many clients does Pathfinder Wealth Management have?
Pathfinder Wealth Management has 142 clients and manages $121 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 95 individual clients and 47 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 March 2026
What services does Pathfinder Wealth Management offer?
Pathfinder Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Pathfinder Wealth Management use?
Pathfinder Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $116M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 13 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Pathfinder Wealth Management have?
Pathfinder Wealth Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Pathfinder Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Pathfinder Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 92% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% cash and equivalents and 3% exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Pathfinder Wealth Management?
Pathfinder Wealth Management is owned through a holding company by Guske, Philip, Aaron. Its direct owner is Praus Capital LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 March 2026
How does Pathfinder Wealth Management get paid?
Pathfinder Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Pathfinder Wealth Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Pathfinder Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 10 April 2026. Its CRD number is 122768 and its SEC file number is 801-135820.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 13 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Pathfinder Wealth Management?
Pathfinder Wealth Management’s main office is at 6981 Redansa DR, Rockford, IL 61108. Its phone number is 815-399-9806. Its website is pathfinderadvisory.com.