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Its direct owner is Retirement Plan Advisors Group, LLC (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 July 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Retirement Plan Advisors get paid?","answer":"Retirement Plan Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"How do I contact Retirement Plan Advisors?","answer":"Retirement Plan Advisors’ main office is at 29 E. Madison St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602-3205. Its phone number is 312-701-1100. 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