Creative Planning Acquires Heritage Way Advisors

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 Keystone Wealth Partners

April 12, 2022

Financial Services

Creative Planning LLC, a large independent wealth management firm based in Overland Park, Kansas, has acquired Keystone Wealth Partners, an Arizona- and North Dakota-based wealth management firm managing over $644 million in AUM. The deal adds Keystone's 29 employees and 13 advisors to Creative Planning's platform and expands Creative Planning's advisory footprint and capabilities in tax, estate and holistic financial planning.

Creative Planning Acquires Paradigm Financial Advisors

February 1, 2022

Wealth Management

Creative Planning, a large independent wealth management firm, has acquired Paradigm Financial Advisors, a St. Louis-area fee-only RIA managing over $600 million in AUM. Paradigm's owner Jim Reding becomes an equity partner and will serve as Managing Director of Creative Planning’s new St. Louis office; Creative Planning plans to leverage Paradigm’s advanced planning expertise to expand its high-net-worth services in the Midwest.

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 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 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.