# Compass Planning Associates, Inc.

> Compass Planning Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Westwood, MA, registered since 2023, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 18, 2026.

- CRD: 128014
- Filed as: COMPASS PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Westwood, MA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 18, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/128014
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/compass-planning-associates-inc-westwood-ma-128014

## Quick answers

**How is Compass Planning Associates, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Compass Planning Associates, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Compass Planning Associates, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 18, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $420 an hour (Principal). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Compass Planning Associates, Inc. located?**
Compass Planning Associates, Inc.'s principal office is in Westwood, MA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Compass Planning Associates, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Compass Planning Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2023. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 128014.

**How much does Compass Planning Associates, Inc. manage?**
Compass Planning Associates, Inc. reports $213,939,625 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 18, 2026 (92% discretionary).

**How have Compass Planning Associates, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2024?**
In the Form ADV data for Compass Planning Associates, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $138,824,327 in the October 2024 data and $213,939,625 in the October 2026 data, up 54%. Total employees: 4 in October 2024 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Compass Planning Associates, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (66); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (6).

**Which custodians does Compass Planning Associates, Inc. use?**
Compass Planning Associates, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists National Financial Services LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Compass Planning Associates, Inc. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/128014

**What changed in Compass Planning Associates, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the February 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in MD, PA.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 18, 2026)

- Hourly rate: $420 an hour (Principal)

> Project fees are based on the following hourly rates: ● Principal - $420/hr

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- National Financial Services LLC

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $213,939,625
- Discretionary: $196,795,980
- Non-discretionary: $17,143,645

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 6 | $4,939,161 |
| High net worth individuals | 66 | $209,000,464 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2023 (2 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, CT, FL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, PA, TX, VT
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [compassplanning.com](https://compassplanning.com)
- LinkedIn @JENNPLANE
- LinkedIn @elizabethbondcompassplanning
- LinkedIn @heatherdmochowski
- LinkedIn @josh-weiss
- LinkedIn @sarahstampcompass

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2024 | $138,824,327 | 4 | March 25, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $199,540,863 | 3 | February 27, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $213,939,625 | 3 | February 18, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $138,824,327 in the October 2024 data and $213,939,625 in the October 2026 data, up 54%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2024 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### February 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in MD, PA.

### January 2026
- No longer registered or notice-filed in NV.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Compass Planning Associates, Inc. (CRD 128014): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.