Pathfinders Advisors

Pathfinders Advisors is a leading education investment advisory firm serving families across the United States. Founded by Susan Cornish, we believe the smartest college decision starts long before choosing a college — it starts with discovering the right career.

Our Career First. College Second. methodology flips the traditional college planning process. Instead of chasing rankings and admissions statistics, we help students and families identify the ideal career path first, then select the college and major that best supports that future.

Our Services Include:

• 1:1 College & Career Advising: Personalized coaching through every stage of the college planning journey

• - Career Exploration & Assessment: Structured discovery process to help students find their career direction

• - College Selection Strategy: Build a balanced college list aligned with career goals and budget

• - Application & Essay Support: Stand-out application materials that tell each student's unique story

• - Financial Aid & Scholarship Planning: Strategies to reduce college costs and maximize aid

• - Self-Paced Online Course: The Pathfinders College & Career Planning Course for families who want a structured, affordable option

We serve parents of high school students in grades 9-12, as well as financial advisors and wealth managers who want to add education investment planning to their client services.

With 30+ years of combined experience and an average family savings of $56,000, Pathfinders Advisors helps planning-oriented families make education decisions as carefully as they make investment decisions.