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OUR STORY

EQUAL PATH INVESTMENTS
Empowering impact-driven people to design intentional next chapters for a more joyful planet.

Our Values Include

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Financial Inclusion

By adopting innovative fee structures and ensuring diverse representation, we disrupt systemic barriers, advancing economic justice.
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Endless Curiosity

We continuously explore new investment avenues, technologies, and solutions, through the discerning lens of our independent research
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Genuine Guidance

We diligently remove potential conflicts of interest, ensuring our advice remains as impartial as possible. Our guidance is purely in service to our client's best interest. 
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Compassionate Planning

We deeply respect and honor every client's unique journey and choices, meticulously crafting financial plans that mirror individual values and aspirations..
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Transparent Pricing

We believe that clarity in fees is foundational. Clients should always understand what they are paying for, without any hidden costs.

MISSION

Empowering impact-driven people through objective, educational, and joyful financial planning.
Equal Path Investments bridges investment education gaps to cultivate a financially empowered and impactful next chapter aligned with personal values.

ABOUT US

The Faces of Equal Path

Meet Carlie Ransom, CFP®, AIF® and Danielle DaChar Hines, Maj. JD/LL.M, the founders of Equal Path Investments. These two bring a blend of finance and social impact expertise to the table.
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Carlie Ransom, CFP®, AIF®

Carlie, with decades of experience in finance and education, has a knack for simplifying complex financial concepts. Danielle, a dynamic presence in Birmingham’s Historic Civil Rights District, juggles roles as an attorney, military officer, entrepreneur, and community visionary. 

When Carlie left her former firm to focus on the intersection of finance and social justice, she connected with Danielle, whose impactful financial education work in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District inspired her to envision a more strategic and accessible approach to investment advice.

In 2023, they founded Equal Path Investments, disrupting financial norms through radical transparency and education-first planning. With a mere 5% of investment firms being female-owned, they knew the system needed fundamental change. Their mission? Empowering impact-driven people to design intentional next chapters, whether that's rest, reinvention, or retirement, and invest aligned with their values, even when that demands a customized approach.

By dismantling systemic flaws in financial planning, Danielle and Carlie champion dignity for all clients, regardless of asset amounts. Their aim? Sharing their blueprint for financial success that integrates social impact with wealth building. Welcome to the fun!

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Danielle Hines, Maj. JD/LL.M

ADDRESS

539 Broadway Suite J1
Tacoma, WA 98402

HOURS

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

PHONE

253-254-8354
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