Creative Planning Acquires Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney (SBSB)

Creative Planning Acquires CTB Financial Services

August 22, 2023

Financial Services

Creative Planning, a leading independent Registered Investment Advisor, has acquired CTB Financial Services, Ltd., a Minneapolis-based RIA known for tax-focused wealth planning. The deal expands Creative Planning's tax-planning capabilities and integrates CTB's advisory services into Creative Planning's broader wealth management platform.

Creative Planning Acquires Burt Wealth Advisors

December 4, 2025

Wealth Management

Creative Planning has acquired North Bethesda–based Burt Wealth Advisors, adding approximately $1 billion in assets under management to its platform. The acquisition expands Creative Planning's footprint in the Washington, D.C. area and gives Burt Wealth clients access to Creative Planning's broader wealth, tax, trust, and family office services.

Creative Planning Acquires Sunrise Advisors

June 23, 2020

Wealth Management

Creative Planning, an independent wealth management firm based in Overland Park, Kansas, acquired Sunrise Advisors, a Leawood, Kansas-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $700 million in AUM. The deal brings Sunrise’s advisors and clients into Creative Planning’s platform to expand its Kansas City presence and add wealth management capabilities and talent.

Creative Planning Acquires Kistler-Tiffany Advisors

October 3, 2023

Financial Services

Creative Planning, a leading independent RIA based in Overland Park, Kansas, has acquired Kistler-Tiffany Advisors, an independent fiduciary specializing in wealth management, estate planning and business succession for high-net-worth families. The acquisition expands Creative Planning’s advisory capabilities and client service offerings by integrating Kistler-Tiffany’s experienced team and specialized expertise.

Creative Planning Acquires Mesirow's Corporate Retirement Advisory Services Team

October 31, 2023

Financial Services

Creative Planning has acquired Mesirow Financial's corporate retirement advisory services team, bringing a team that serves over 350 retirement plans with approximately $13 billion in assets under advisement. The move expands Creative Planning's Retirement Services capabilities and scale, integrating experienced retirement specialists into its platform.

Creative Planning Acquires Daniels + Tansey

November 28, 2023

Financial Services

Creative Planning, a leading independent Registered Investment Advisor headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, has acquired Daniels + Tansey, a Wilmington, Delaware-based firm offering integrated financial advisory, tax services, and investment management. The acquisition expands Creative Planning's advisory and tax capabilities in the Delaware Valley and brings the Daniels + Tansey team into Creative Planning's national platform.