Benjamin J. Koval

SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES

BELLEVUE, WA 98005

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CRD#: 6701855

Professional summary

Benjamin John Koval, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC located in Bellevue, Washington.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2020

Experience

Current

August 26, 2021 - Present

SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 11811 Ne 1st Street Suite 311, Bellevue, WA 98005

RIA

CRD#: 315590

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

October 28, 2016 - July 13, 2021

DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.

RIA

CRD#: 284281

Seattle, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 315590 / SEC#: 801-134649

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2025 Approved)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/23/2025 Terminated)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2025 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2025 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Washington
(8/26/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/28/2016

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 315590 / SEC#: 801-134649

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2025 Approved)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/23/2025 Terminated)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2025 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2025 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

11811 Ne 1st Street Suite 311, Bellevue, WA 98005

Mailing Address

Phone number

(425) 365-0204

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A/2B - SEC (1/22/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	690
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 134,458,441

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Benjamin J. Koval

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC

DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/28/2016

Current Firm

SOUNDPATH RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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