Michael P. Russell

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP

LEAWOOD, KS 66211

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CRD#: 6284115

Professional summary

Michael Paul Russell, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC located in Leawood, Kansas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 28, 2022 - Present

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211

RIA

CRD#: 129625

LEAWOOD, KS

Past

June 24, 2015 - May 18, 2021

CREATIVE PLANNING

RIA

CRD#: 105348

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

January 2, 2014 - June 23, 2015

SMART401K, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129208

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

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IAR

Kansas
(3/28/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/30/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

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

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP ADV PART 2A OCTOBER 2025 (10/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,295
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,008,879,250

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/08/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/27/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael P. Russell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Paul Russell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CREATIVE PLANNING

SMART401K, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/30/2013

Current Firm

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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