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Brian P. Thomas

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP
LEAWOOD, KS 66211
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CRD#: 7679131
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Brian Patrick ThomasTHE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP

Professional summary

Brian Patrick Thomas, who also goes by Brian P Thomas, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC located in Leawood, Kansas and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Aliases

Brian P Thomas

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 2, 2024 - Present

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211
RIA
CRD#: 129625
LEAWOOD, KS
Current

August 25, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Current

August 25, 2026 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Current

August 25, 2026 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Current

August 25, 2026 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 1, 2023 - December 2, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 20, 2023 - December 2, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
KANSAS CITY, MO

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

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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IAR
Kansas
(12/2/2024)
RR
Kansas
(8/25/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/17/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/20/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/25/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)

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#: 129625Leawood, KS 66211

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