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Eric Marc Lans

Eric M. Lans

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP
Muskegon, MI 49441
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CRD#: 4511105
Eric Marc Lans

Professional summary

Eric Marc Lans, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC located in Muskegon, Michigan.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Eric has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2008

Experience

Current

August 14, 2025 - Present

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 950 West Norton Ave. Ste. 415, Muskegon, MI 49441
RIA
CRD#: 129625
Muskegon, MI
Past

April 21, 2011 - September 18, 2025

FIRST FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 106040
MUSKEGON, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC. | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(8/14/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/8/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

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THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC. | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 498-8898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP ADV PART 2A FEBRUARY 2026 (2/12/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts13,910
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,451,007,696

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/24/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/08/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625Muskegon, MI 49441

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