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FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP

SEC Registered

We THINK DIFFERENTLY about wealth and investing.

PEWAUKEE, WIhttps://bestinwealth.com262-264-5838
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Employees
6
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
902

About the firm

Fortress Planning Group is an independent, fee-only, registered investment advisory firm founded by Scott Wellens, CFP®, based in Milwaukee, WI, working with clients virtually in all states. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management plans, including investment management and retirement planning, to help clients organize, grow and protect their assets through life's transitions. As a fee-only, fiduciary, and independent financial advisor, Scott Wellens is never paid a commission of any kind and has a legal obligation to provide unbiased and trustworthy financial advice.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net Worth

Areas of expertise

Fee-only Financial PlanningInvestment ManagementRetirement PlanningWealth ManagementFiduciaryFamily StewardshipCertified Financial Planner

Services

Comprehensive wealth management plans, including investment management and retirement planning, to help clients organize, grow and protect their assets through life's transitions.

Who they serve

Family stewards — people who feel family is the most important thing, who go to work for their family, watch over, make sacrifices for, and protect their family.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)215$74M
High Net Worth Individuals68$272M
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0$0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0$0
Charitable Organizations0$0
State/Municipal Entities0
Insurance Companies0
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0$0

283 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Scott William Wellens
MANAGING MEMBER
Kevin Robert Sandieson
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Brian David Cayon
MEMBER

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
WI
PEWAUKEEHQ
WI
MADISON

Advisors at this firm

5 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#157900
SEC Number
801-127572
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM
Asset tierAnnual rate
First $1,000,0000.95%
Next $1,000,0000.75%
Next $5,000,0000.50%
Next $10,000,000+0.25%

Data as of March 2, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

Editorial disclosure

This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. FORTRESS PLANNING GROUP has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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