Wealth manager, independent · Moline, IL
The Planning Center, Inc.
SEC-registered investment adviser · CRD 118994 · SEC 801-61051
At a glance
The Planning Center, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Moline, Illinois, with $1.4B in regulatory assets under management as of its Form ADV filed March 17, 2026. It reports 895 individual clients, 325 of them high-net-worth, holding an average of about $1.5 million each, and 28 employees. That ranks it 806th among the nation’s 5,657 independent wealth management RIAs and 34th of 226 in Illinois. It reports 2 custodians for its clients’ separately managed accounts: Charles Schwab and Axos.
Main office 309-797-4030theplanningcenter.comLinkedInAs filed on Form ADV
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.4B
- Rank among independent wealth managers
- #806 of 5,657
- Rank among all SEC RIAs
- #4,501 of 17,210
- Rank in Illinois
- #34 of 226
- Individual clients
- 895
- High-net-worth clients
- 325
- Accounts
- 3,032
- Discretionary
- 98% of AUM
- Employees
- 28
- Advisory staff
- 12
- Offices
- 7
Owners and executives on its Form ADV
- Eric H. KiesCEO, President, Shareholder
- Matthew A. SivertsenVice President, Shareholder
- Andrew C. SivertsenSecretary, Shareholder
- Joseph J. SessionsShareholder
- Michelle L. MatonTreasurer, Shareholder
- Hank J. BoudreauxShareholder
- Michael A. BranhamShareholder
- Amy E. TessmerChief Financial Officer, Shareholder
- Matthew J. MercerOperations Manager, Shareholder
- Matthew T. KnollShareholder
- Robert M. BanerShareholder
- Brett J. LeeChief Compliance Officer, Shareholder
Custody and brokerage
Broker-dealer
No broker-dealer ties
The Planning Center, Inc. reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Who it serves
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 325 | $984M | 72% |
| Individuals | 570 | $332M | 24% |
| Pension and profit sharing plans | 10 | $46M | 3% |
| Corporations or other businesses | 7 | $10M | <1% |
Disciplinary disclosures
The Planning Center, Inc. reports no disciplinary disclosures in Item 11 of Form ADV. Read the details on the SEC’s adviser search ↗
Services
- Financial planning
- Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses and institutions
- Pension consulting
- Other services
How it’s paid
- A percentage of assets under management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees
- Other
Form ADV and brochures on the SEC’s adviser search ↗theplanningcenter.com ↗
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Similar-size RIAs in Illinois
All of Illinois →| Firm | Regulatory AUM | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| Archford Capital Strategies, LLCSwansea | $1.5B | 774 |
| Mediqus Asset Advisors, Inc.Chicago | $1.5B | 711 |
| Fourstar Wealth Advisors, LLCChicago | $1.4B | 1,753 |
| KEB Wealth AdvisorsSpringfield | $1.3B | 662 |
| Chicago Oakbrook Financial GroupOak Brook | $1.2B | 1,336 |
| Sikich FinancialSpringfield | $1.2B | 1,124 |
Background
Questions
How much does The Planning Center, Inc. manage?
The Planning Center, Inc. reports $1.4B in regulatory assets under management across 3,032 accounts, 98% of it on a discretionary basis, on its Form ADV filed March 17, 2026.
How many clients does The Planning Center, Inc. have?
It reports 895 individual clients: 325 high-net-worth individuals and 570 other individuals. Individuals account for about 96% of its regulatory assets.
Where is The Planning Center, Inc. headquartered?
Its main office is in Moline, Illinois. It reports 7 offices in total and 28 employees, 12 of whom perform investment advisory functions.
How does The Planning Center, Inc. charge clients?
On Form ADV it lists these forms of compensation: a percentage of assets under management; hourly charges; fixed fees; other. Fees and minimums are set out in its Form ADV Part 2A brochure, available on the SEC’s adviser search.
What custodian does The Planning Center, Inc. use?
It reports 2 custodians for its clients’ separately managed accounts: Charles Schwab and Axos. On Schedule D of its Form ADV filed March 17, 2026, it reports these amounts held: Charles Schwab ($633M); Axos ($633M). Form ADV lists only custodians holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets.
Is The Planning Center, Inc. a hybrid RIA with a broker-dealer?
The Planning Center, Inc. reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Is The Planning Center, Inc. a fiduciary?
As an SEC-registered investment adviser, The Planning Center, Inc. owes its advisory clients a fiduciary duty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which includes duties of care and loyalty. It reports no employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure is The Planning Center, Inc.’s own answer on its latest Form ADV, from the SEC’s registered-adviser list as of October 1, 2026: regulatory assets and accounts (Item 5.F), clients by type (5.D), employees (5.A and 5.B), compensation (5.E) and services (5.G). Custodians come from Schedule D 5.K(3) of its latest filing (2026-03-17), which lists those holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets and the amount at each. “Hybrid” means some employees are also registered representatives of a broker-dealer (Item 5.B(2)); affiliated broker-dealers are the related persons it lists in Item 7.A and Schedule D. Firm type comes from its own answers: broker-dealer firms are registered broker-dealers themselves (Item 6.A); private fund advisers manage mostly private funds (Item 7.B, 5.D); wealth managers manage at least half their assets for individuals (5.D). Its national rank compares it with every US-based independent wealth management RIA, the same field as The Largest RIAs. Figures are as of the firm’s last annual update, so they can lag recent deals and market moves. Regulatory AUM counts assets the firm continuously supervises and can differ from what a firm markets.
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