# Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC

> Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Bellevue, WA, registered since 2025, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 3, 2026.

- CRD: 315590
- Filed as: SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Bellevue, WA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: September 3, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/315590
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/soundpath-retirement-strategies-llc-bellevue-wa-315590

## Quick answers

**How is Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 22, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $400 an hour (ongoing financial planning). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC located?**
Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC's principal office is in Bellevue, WA, according to its Form ADV; the October 2026 filing also lists 3 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2025. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 315590.

**How much does Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC manage?**
Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC reports $158,522,563 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 3, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (167); high net worth individuals (14).

**Which custodians does Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC use?**
Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC'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 Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC 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/315590

**Does Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 22, 2026 says: "SoundPath does not require a minimum to open an account."

**What changed in Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the October 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $134,458,441 to $158,522,563 (+18%). Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 22, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> SoundPath does not require a minimum to open an account.

- Hourly rate: $400 an hour (ongoing financial planning)

> SoundPath charges a non- negotiable hourly fee of $ 400 per hour based on complexity and unique Client needs for ongoing financial planning.

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: $158,522,563
- Discretionary: $158,522,563
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 167 | $107,954,370 |
| High net worth individuals | 14 | $50,568,193 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2025 (0 years)
- Employees: 7 total, 4 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: OR, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the October 2026 filing
- Mountlake Terrace, WA
- Portland, OR
- Renton, WA

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- soundpathretirement.com
- Facebook @SoundPathRetirement
- LinkedIn @soundpath-retirement-strategies-llc

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### October 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $134,458,441 to $158,522,563 (+18%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### February 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 4.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $111,470,810 to $134,458,441 (+21%).
- Changed its office addresses in Renton, WA.

### December 2025
- Newly registered with the SEC.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Soundpath Retirement Strategies, LLC (CRD 315590): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.
