Nicholas Zeitlow is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2021. His prior work includes roles in construction, education, and distribution. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio techniques and access to private market investments.

Daniel Pontarelli is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2017 and previously worked at Stepp & Rothwell, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm managing approximately $217 billion in client assets, serving individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various tactical approaches, and offers a range of affiliated non-investment businesses including legal, trust, and recordkeeping services.

Logan Baker is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Creative Planning. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Country Club Bank and has a background in education, having been employed at Creighton University and Lees Summit West High School. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio techniques and offers integrated legal, trust, and retirement plan services.

Kurt Commerford is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2015. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Overland Park, KS. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan fiduciary services.

Jenna Patterson is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at Creative Planning and eight years prior at Sunrise Advisors. She is based in Overland Park, KS. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

Isaac Jambor is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he held roles at Mana Bar Lawrence, Ramen Bowls, Dillons, Red Pepper, HiTea, and House of Cha. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and follows a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental portfolio management options and affiliated non-investment businesses.

Daniel Mumma is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he held positions at Geico and Walmart. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

Michael Wickley is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lockton, Ferrellgas, and World Fuel Services. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

Rebecca Havens is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Change Path, Client One Securities, and Securities America. Havens has been with Creative Planning since 2021. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by various active management techniques and access to private market investments.

Margaret Fitzgerald is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning, where she has worked since 2021. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Waddell & Reed and G.L. Huyett. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure while supporting retirement plans with sub-advisory and managed account services.

Kristen Shope is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Creative Planning since 2010. The firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. Creative Planning manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental portfolio options and affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan services.

Trent Evans is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2022, he worked at Ernst & Young, LLP from 2019 to 2022. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by specialized techniques such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Ryan Lukasek is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at American Century Investment Services and served in law enforcement with the Wentzville and Shrewsbury Police Departments. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Kevin Kephart is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Creative Planning in Overland Park, KS, where he has worked since 2018. He has 10 years of industry experience, including a prior role at Waddell & Reed from 2016 to 2018. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $295.6 billion in client assets and employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Sean Troupe is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning in Overland Park, KS, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2021, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2021 and at Burns and McDonnell from 2017 to 2020. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in assets with over 1,100 advisors across 151 offices.

Jeffrey Barnthouse is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2013. He is based in Overland Park, KS. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach with an emphasis on low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

Steven Dew is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at State Farm Investment Management Corp and Chris Sutherland Insurance Agency. Outside of finance, he owns and directs DewVinci Productions, a photography and videography business, and Stop Motion Sensei, an online stop motion animation course provider. Creative Planning offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and integrated private market investment capabilities.

Gerhart Kloiber Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2017 and previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, FirstPoint Financial, and Montage Securities. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Nolan Plous is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 8 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2017 following a year at Black & Veatch. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by various active and passive strategies and private market investments.

Johnathan Cullen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He worked at Waddell & Reed Inc from 2015 to 2018 before joining Creative Planning, where he has been since 2018. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory and financial planning services supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by advanced techniques such as direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and fundamental equity sleeves, while also providing comprehensive retirement plan services and affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.