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Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$610,600,630

Clients

1,081

17% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

180

Very High

Average account size

$564,848

About

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory, financial planning and consulting. Its service model includes portfolio management, participant education and enrollment support for plans, written financial plans, and periodic client reporting.

FPS tailors portfolios to each client’s objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance, employing both fundamental and technical analysis and selecting a focused set of institutional managers based on people, process and research. The firm exercises discretionary authority for many accounts, conducts ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and conducts annual or ad hoc reviews in person, by video conference or by telephone.

Noteworthy distinctions disclosed in the brochure include an affiliated insurance agency, Financial Planning Investments Inc., and that certain FPS professionals are licensed insurance agents who may receive commission-based compensation for insurance products—an arrangement the firm identifies as a potential conflict of interest. FPS also manages approximately $610.6 million in client assets while serving over 1,000 clients with a six-advisor team, a client load that is larger per advisor than many peers, and notes a long operating history (founded 1982) with a recent ownership transition in 2025.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Negotiated fixed fees for financial planning or consulting services

Percentage

Up to 1.50% annually, negotiable based on account size, complexity, and other factors

Commissions

Commission-based compensation for sale of insurance products only; advisory services are fee-based

Project-based

$300 to $400 per hour for financial planning or consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $150,000 Fee-only: Investment advisory fees up to 1.50% annually, negotiated; Retirement Plan Advisory fees up to 0.75% annually, negotiated; Financial planning and consulting fees $300-$400 per hour or fixed fee negotiated

Main office location

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

375 N. Madison Avenue

Greenwood IN 46142-3636, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Arizona · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Michigan · Ohio · South Carolina · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Maxwell B

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwood, IN

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

Maxwell Bigler is a financial advisor with Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. in Greenwood, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Financial Plans & Strategies in 2023, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Frontier. Financial Plans & Strategies provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory, and financial planning tailored to client objectives, with a focus on diversified allocations and ongoing portfolio supervision.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Maggie M

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwood, IN

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

Maggie Meiners is a financial advisor at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. in Greenwood, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Plans & Strategies since 2015. Financial Plans & Strategies provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory, and financial planning with tailored advice implemented through diversified allocations and periodic portfolio supervision.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Grant N

Series 65

Greenwood, IN

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

Grant Nailor is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held positions at Aon, Ritz Charles, and Amazon, among others. Outside of financial services, his background includes work at golf courses and a bakery. Financial Plans & Strategies provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning tailored to client objectives, using diversified allocations and periodic portfolio supervision.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Bauer S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Greenwood, IN

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

Bauer Schmeltz is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Foresters Financial Services. Schmeltz is also an owner and insurance agent of Financial Planning Investments Inc. and an investor in MVMT House in Indianapolis. Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory, and financial planning, typically implementing diversified portfolios with ongoing supervision and periodic reporting.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Christian C

Series 65

Greenwood, IN

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

Christian Carleton is a financial advisor at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. in Greenwood, IN, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Plans & Strategies since 2023 and has also worked at Butler University since 2020. Financial Plans & Strategies provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory, and financial planning, with tailored advice implemented through diversified allocations and ongoing portfolio supervision.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Lara D

Series 66

Greenwood, IN

Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc.

Lara Desotel is a financial advisor at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She is part of a four-advisor team based in Greenwood, Indiana. Financial Plans & Strategies provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, typically implementing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, supported by periodic rebalancing and manager selection.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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