Navigate 401K
TrailGuide

Navigating your financial future.

A wealth-management solution built by Navigate 401K to guide you to — and through — retirement, with expert advice and a clear strategy so you can move forward with confidence.

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01 | Who it's for

Built for every stage of the journey.

TrailGuide is built for 401(k) participants wherever they are on the path — helping you make informed decisions and build lasting financial confidence.

Typical advisory account minimum $100,0001
The savers the industry usually asks to come back later.

1. Typical minimum account size for advisors who charge an asset-based fee, per Kitces Research, How Financial Planners Actually Do Financial Planning (reported by SmartAsset). 63% of asset-based-fee advisors report a minimum; $100,000 is the typical figure. Minimums vary widely by advisor type and firm; this figure illustrates an industry norm and is not a statement about any specific firm.

Growing your savings

In the accumulation phase, we build and manage a portfolio matched to your goals, timeline, and risk tolerance, and review it with you as things change.

Approaching retirement

As retirement nears, we help structure the shift from saving to drawing income, and walk through the decisions that come with it.

Living in retirement

Through market swings and Required Minimum Distributions, we manage the portfolio and keep the plan current.

02 | How it works

Three steps down the trail.

1
Assess

We start with a conversation about your goals, timeline, and risk tolerance — to understand where you are and where you want to go.

2
Build

We design a portfolio tailored to your situation, held securely on the Altruist platform with full transparency.

3
Guide

We actively manage your investments and keep you informed, adjusting your strategy as your needs evolve over time.

03 | Why TrailGuide

Guidance you can feel confident in.

Professional management

Your portfolio is managed by experienced professionals focused on long-term growth and risk management.

Modern custody

Assets are held with Altruist, a leading-edge custodian known for its technology and transparency.

Clear guidance

We demystify retirement income planning, Required Minimum Distributions, and investment allocation.

Seamless transition

A natural next step for Navigate 401K participants — continuity and trusted advice.

Where TrailGuide fits

Built for the accumulation phase — and beyond.

Designed for savers with $25,000–$300,000 in investable assets, TrailGuide brings value early and grows with you. As your assets grow past $300,000, we step you up to our sister firm, Navigate Wealth.

What TrailGuide covers
Emergency savings Retirement accounts Taxable brokerage Financial planning 401(k) rollovers
$25K–$300K Investable assets
Altruist Modern custody

What's your next step?

Your retirement journey is unique. Do you have a plan to turn your savings into a reliable income stream? A brief conversation is the first step toward clarity and confidence.

Navigate 401K is a Registered Investment Adviser. This material is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation or a substitute for individualized tax, legal, or investment advice. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal; past performance is no guarantee of future results. Use of Altruist may involve separate fees not charged by Navigate. See our Form ADV Part 2A for full details on services, fees, and conflicts of interest.