Creative Money LLC
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About
Creative Money LLC provides comprehensive financial planning to individuals and households, covering retirement planning, cash flow and debt management, college savings, employee benefits optimization, estate and business planning, insurance review, and tax‑aware strategies. The firm delivers written or electronic financial plans and implementation guidance but does not accept custody or directly manage client assets.
For investment analysis, the firm uses fundamental research and typically recommends passive, low‑cost asset allocation (index mutual funds and ETFs) for clients to implement through their chosen custodians. Engagements are billed as fixed fees for defined planning packages or on an hourly basis rather than on a percentage‑of‑assets basis.
Distinctive features for a multi‑adviser team include the firm’s explicit absence of portfolio management and AUM fee models, and its public disclosure of past regulatory matters — a 2017 state consent order and a subsequent CFP Board public censure in 2021. The practice is staffed by multiple CFP‑trained planners and several team members who maintain separate businesses (for example bookkeeping, therapy, real‑estate activities and consulting), and offers a menu of tiered planning services tailored by life stage and complexity.
Client services
Expertise
Occupation focus
Demographic focus
Fee options
Fixed fees for financial planning services (e.g., $1,600 - $4,500) depending on plan type and complexity.
$475 per hour (CM Financial Planner); $550 per hour (Mindy Crary as Financial Planner) for specific requests or additional services.
Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging approximately from $1,600 to $4,500 depending on plan complexity and financial planner. Hourly rates also offered: $475 per hour for CM Financial Planners; $550 per hour for services directly with Mindy Crary.
Main office
See officeMountlake Terrace WA
Advisors at this office
3
Offices (3)
Most active in
California · Georgia · Illinois · Texas · Washington
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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