Fortress Planning Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and philanthropic planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Fortress Planning Group reports 283 clients. They include 215 individual clients and 68 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($345M across 902 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 283 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 76% | 21% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 24% | 79% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 215 | $73.6M | 21.3% | $342K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 68 | $272M | 78.7% | $4M |
| Total | 283 | $345M | 100% | $1.22M |
- Clients
- 215
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.6M
- AUM share
- 21.3%
- Avg. per client
- $342K
- Clients
- 68
- Regulatory AUM
- $272M
- AUM share
- 78.7%
- Avg. per client
- $4M
Total
- Clients
- 283
- Regulatory AUM
- $345M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.22M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 283
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Fortress Planning Group charges 0.25%–0.95% a year for its Investment supervisory services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 0.95% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.75% |
| $2M–$7M | 0.50% |
| $7M and above | 0.25% |
Fee details and sources
Scott Wellens owns 25% to 50% of Fortress Planning Group. The leadership team of Fortress Planning Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Kevin Sandieson. It has 6 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Kevin SandiesonChief Compliance Officer
- Brian CayonMember
- Scott WellensManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Brian David Cayon
- Catherine Marie Milligan
- Jake Perrine
- Kevin Robert Sandieson
- Scott William Wellens
Staff
- 6 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of Fortress Planning Group, LLC
Scott Wellens
Control person · since May 2011
- Owns 25% to 50% of Fortress Planning Group, LLC
Kevin Sandieson
Control person · since July 2019
- Owns 25% to 50% of Fortress Planning Group, LLC
Brian Cayon
Control person · since March 2022
Fortress Planning Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $184M (August 2023) to $345M (August 2026); clients rose from 228 to 283 and employees from 4 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $345M | 283 | 6 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $279M | 261 | 4 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $226M | 243 | 4 | 2 |
| August 2023 | $184M | 228 | 4 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Fortress Planning Group has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin · 2 listed addresses
- N17W24222 Riverwood DR., Suite 145, PewaukeeHQ
- 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite 4000, Madison
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Fortress Planning Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- N17W24222 Riverwood DR., Suite 145, Pewaukee, WI 53188
- Website
- fortressplanninggroup.com
- Phone
- 262-264-5838
- @9310803
- SEC file
- 801-127572
- Founded
- 2011
- Structure
- Wisconsin LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Fortress Planning Group does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, Fortress Planning Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (85%) and funds (12%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks85%
- Exchange-traded equities66%
- Non-exchange-traded equities19%
- Funds12%
- Cash2%
- Other1%
- Reits1%
How many clients does Fortress Planning Group have?
Fortress Planning Group has 283 clients and manages $345 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 215 individual clients and 68 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 August 2026
What services does Fortress Planning Group offer?
Fortress Planning Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and philanthropic planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Fortress Planning Group charge?
Fortress Planning Group charges 0.25%–0.95% a year for its Investment supervisory services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 2026, filed 26 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Fortress Planning Group have?
Fortress Planning Group has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Fortress Planning Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Fortress Planning Group’s separately managed accounts held 66% exchange-traded equities, 19% non-exchange-traded equities, 12% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% cash and equivalents and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Reits.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Fortress Planning Group?
Fortress Planning Group’s direct owners are Scott Wellens, Kevin Sandieson and Brian Cayon, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 August 2026
How does Fortress Planning Group get paid?
Fortress Planning Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Fortress Planning Group?
Fortress Planning Group’s main office is at N17W24222 Riverwood DR., Suite 145, Pewaukee, WI 53188. Its phone number is 262-264-5838. Its website is fortressplanninggroup.com.