# Planning Works Advisory, Inc.

> Planning Works Advisory, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Austin, TX, registered since 2022, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 18, 2026.

- CRD: 317834
- Filed as: PLANNING WORKS ADVISORY, INC.
- Also doing business as: PLANNINGWORK$
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Austin, TX
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 18, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/317834
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/planning-works-advisory-inc-austin-tx-317834

## Quick answers

**How is Planning Works Advisory, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Planning Works Advisory, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Planning Works Advisory, Inc. located?**
Planning Works Advisory, Inc.'s principal office is in Austin, TX, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Planning Works Advisory, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Planning Works Advisory, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 317834.

**How much does Planning Works Advisory, Inc. manage?**
Planning Works Advisory, Inc. reports $199,834,857 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 18, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Planning Works Advisory, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2022?**
In the Form ADV data for Planning Works Advisory, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $137,090,434 in the October 2022 data and $199,834,857 in the October 2026 data, up 46%. Total employees: 3 in October 2022 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Planning Works Advisory, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (84); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (45).

**Which custodians does Planning Works Advisory, Inc. use?**
Planning Works Advisory, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Planning Works Advisory, 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/317834

**Does Planning Works Advisory, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 18, 2026 says: "Our minimum initial account value is $50,000; however, we may accept accounts for less than the minimum."

**What changed in Planning Works Advisory, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 4. Regulatory assets under management went from $178,545,210 to $199,834,857 (+12%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

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

- Account minimum: $50,000

> Our minimum initial account value is $50,000; however, we may accept accounts for less than the minimum.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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: $199,834,857
- Discretionary: $199,834,857
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 45 | $23,797,992 |
| High net worth individuals | 84 | $174,518,609 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $1,518,256 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2022 (4 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 4 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- planningworksadvisory.com
- planningworksinc.com
- Facebook @PlanningWorks
- LinkedIn @planningworks

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $137,090,434 | 3 | May 21, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $137,647,666 | 3 | September 1, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $146,072,304 | 3 | April 16, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $178,545,210 | 3 | February 14, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $199,834,857 | 4 | February 18, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $137,090,434 in the October 2022 data and $199,834,857 in the October 2026 data, up 46%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2022 and 4 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 4.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $178,545,210 to $199,834,857 (+12%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Planning Works Advisory, Inc. (CRD 317834): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.