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Scott William Wellens

Scott W. Wellens

FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP
PEWAUKEE, WI 53188
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CRD#: 5923727
Scott William Wellens

Professional summary


Scott William Wellens, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Scott has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


Scott resides in Menomonee Falls with his family. He is the father of three active and independent daughters who keep him on his toes. Scott is an active community member, serving on the Hamilton Education Foundation Board and leading the All Pro Dad’s group at their local elementary school. Scott enjoys spending his free time visiting state parks with his family, reading, and watching the Milwaukee Bucks and the Green Bay Packers win ball games.  Scott's mission is simple: to help other family stewards build and maintain their family fortress. Scott brings energy and passion to the financial planning profession. Listen to his show The Best In Wealth Podcast!
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Social Security Planning
Retirement Income Management
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Baby Boomers
College/Education Planning
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Plan Investment Adv...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

October 31, 2011 - Present

FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP

Office #1: N17w24222 Riverwood Dr. Suite 145, Pewaukee, WI 53188
RIA
CRD#: 157900
PEWAUKEE, WI

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".
FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP
FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP
FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP | FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 157900 / SEC#: 801-127572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2023 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Kentucky
(10/31/2011)
IAR
Wisconsin
(7/13/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP
FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP
FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP | FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 157900 / SEC#: 801-127572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2023 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
N17w24222 Riverwood Dr. Suite 145, Pewaukee, WI 53188
Mailing Address
Phone number
(262) 264-5838
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2B - KEVIN SANDIESON 2025 (2/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts792
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 279,072,572

Red Flags


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Company Information


FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP

FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP

CRD#: 157900Pewaukee, WI 53188

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