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The Planning Center, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$1,315,906,333

Clients

895

36% high-net worth

Advisors

9

of 28 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

99

High

Average account size

$1,470,286

About

The Planning Center, Inc. provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans and small businesses. Services are delivered through its Capstone Wealth Program™ and also on a stand‑alone basis, and the firm offers retirement plan consulting and, in selected cases, tax planning and individual tax return preparation to clients.

The firm typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis using mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios and third‑party separately managed account programs, and it conducts an initial multi‑meeting planning process followed by periodic reviews. The Planning Center treats cash as an asset class, may accommodate individual security requests, and discloses use of artificial intelligence tools under an internal AI policy with human review of all AI outputs.

Compared with many similarly sized teams, the firm operates seven offices and manages over $1.3 billion in client assets with a nine‑advisor team, a footprint that is uncommon for teams of this size. Ownership includes numerous credentialed professionals and the firm’s principals also operate a related entity that licenses proprietary financial planning and cash‑management software to other advisers; the firm also occasionally offers pro‑bono planning engagements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Tax planning

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,500,000: 0.50% of net worth $2,500,000.01 - $10,000,000: 0.25% of net worth $10,000,000.01+: 0.10% of net worth $0 - $500,000: 1.25% of adjusted gross income $500,000.01 - $1,500,000: 0.75% of adjusted gross income $1,500,000.01+: 0.50% of adjusted gross income

Project-based

$500 per hour for licensed professionals; $75 per hour for unlicensed professionals for financial planning and consulting services; tax planning fees charged hourly

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 minimum annual fee Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $10,000 for the Capstone Wealth Program™; fees may be approved below $10,000 with Chief Compliance Officer approval Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $1,500 to $12,000 for comprehensive plans; $500/hour for licensed professionals; $75/hour for unlicensed professionals; tax preparation typically $1,200 or less; tax planning fees hourly rounded to nearest $10

Main office location

The Planning Center, Inc.

1615 5 Th Avenue

Moline IL 61265, United States

Number of offices

7

Most active in

Alaska · Arizona · California · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Louisiana · Minnesota · Missouri · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Caraline S

CFP®

Moline, IL

The Planning Center, Inc.

Caraline Stenslik is a CFP® professional with experience at several advisory firms, including Cerity Partners, Gresham Partners, and United Capital Financial Advisers. She is currently with The Planning Center, Inc. and has been in the industry since 2014. The Planning Center, Inc. provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm uses a personalized planning approach and implements portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts, managing assets on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Matthew S

CFP®, Series 66

Moline, IL

The Planning Center, Inc.

Matthew Sivertsen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with The Planning Center, Inc. since 2003, where he serves as secretary and is a minority owner. The Planning Center, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm offers personalized financial planning and investment management using mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts, with a multi-office presence and proprietary cash-management software licensed to other advisers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Michelle M

CFP®

Moline, IL

The Planning Center, Inc.

Michelle Maton is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial planning. She has been with The Planning Center, Inc. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partial owner of Financial Planning Systems, LLC, a software development firm unrelated to investment services. The Planning Center, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm focuses on personalized financial planning and offers portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Andrew S

CFP®, Series 65

Moline, IL

The Planning Center, Inc.

Andrew Sivertsen is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with The Planning Center, Inc. in Moline, IL, where he has worked since 2010. He has 15 years of industry experience. The Planning Center, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses through personalized financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a multi-office structure and uses a range of investment vehicles guided by modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Matthew K

CFP®, Series 65

Moline, IL

The Planning Center, Inc.

Matthew Knoll is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with The Planning Center, Inc. since 2013. The Planning Center, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses through comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm uses a personalized planning process and employs diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases across multiple offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Michael B

CFP®, Series 63

St. Louis Park, MN

The Planning Center, Inc.

Michael Branham is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with The Planning Center, Inc. since 2015. The Planning Center, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes personalized financial planning and implements portfolios using a range of investment vehicles informed by modern portfolio theory, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Joseph S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis Park, MN

The Planning Center, Inc.

Joseph Sessions is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Planning Center, Inc. in St. Louis Park, MN, where he has worked since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. The Planning Center, Inc. provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm uses a personalized planning approach and implements portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts, applying modern portfolio theory across seven offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Eric K

CFP®, Series 66

Moline, IL

The Planning Center, Inc.

Eric Kies is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with The Planning Center, Inc. in Moline, IL since 2004. He holds the Series 66 designation and is part of a team of 10 advisors at the firm. The Planning Center, Inc. provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes personalized planning with ongoing client meetings and implements portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts based on modern portfolio theory.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Hank B

CFP®, Series 63

New Orleans, LA

The Planning Center, Inc.

Hank Boudreaux is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Planning Center, Inc. since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Upperline Financial Planning, LLC for seven years. The Planning Center, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm that offers financial planning and investment services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm uses a personalized approach with multiple meetings and regular follow-ups, implementing portfolios based on modern portfolio theory through various investment vehicles.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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