Creative Planning Acquires Keystone Wealth Partners

Creative Planning Acquires Maxwell Wealth Strategies

January 17, 2025

Financial Services

Creative Planning, a large independent wealth management firm based in Overland Park, Kansas, has acquired Maxwell Wealth Strategies of Pleasanton, California. The deal closed January 17, 2025 and brings Maxwell's approximately $290 million in AUM and its advisory team into Creative Planning to expand the firm's reach and client service capabilities.

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 Kowal Investment Group

December 21, 2024

Financial Services

Creative Planning, a large independent wealth management firm based in Overland Park, Kansas, acquired Kowal Investment Group, an RIA based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The deal closed December 21, 2024; Kowal's 20 employees and approximately $1.3 billion in AUM joined Creative Planning as part of the firm's ongoing nationwide expansion.

Creative Planning Acquires Castle Wealth Advisors

April 27, 2021

Wealth Management

Creative Planning LLC acquired Indianapolis-based Castle Wealth Advisors, bringing approximately $320 million in assets under management and adding Castle’s business valuation capabilities to Creative Planning’s wealth management platform. Castle, founded in 1973 by Gary Pittsford, has offices in Indianapolis and Naperville, Illinois; the deal expands Creative Planning’s client base and service offering.

Creative Planning Acquires Dashboard Wealth Advisors

November 30, 2021

Financial Services

Creative Planning Inc., an independent Registered Investment Adviser based in Overland Park, Kansas, acquired Dashboard Wealth Advisors, a Chicago-area RIA founded by Scott Schuster in 2013 that managed more than $800 million in assets. The deal brings Dashboard’s clients and advisory team into Creative Planning’s platform and expands the firm’s presence in the Illinois / greater Chicago market.

Creative Planning Acquires Monterey Private Wealth

April 20, 2025

Financial Services

Creative Planning, a large independent RIA, announced that Monterey Private Wealth, a Monterey, California–based registered investment advisor overseeing over $1 billion in client assets, has joined Creative Planning. The transaction strengthens Creative Planning’s West Coast presence and gives Monterey’s clients access to Creative Planning’s broader suite of wealth management services while retaining the Monterey advisory team and office.