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LIFEPLAN GROUP

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Welcome to LifePlan Group, a retirement planning investment advisory firm with a personal approach

RALEIGH, NChttps://lifeplangroup.com919-858-6119
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Year Founded
1996
Employees
9
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
1083

About the firm

LifePlan Group is an independently owned retirement planning investment advisory firm founded by Ken Sutherland, a former Lutheran Minister, and now led alongside his son Alex, a former math teacher. The firm's approach and simple mission of putting the client first originated in 1996, with its current business structure formed in 2003. LifePlan creates comprehensive financial plans — called the LifePlan Map — addressing income, investments, tax, healthcare, and legacy planning for clients approaching or in retirement.

Firm Focus

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

IndividualsHigh Net WorthState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Retirement PlanningInvestment AdvisoryIncome PlanningTax StrategiesEstate PlanningHealthcare PlanningLegacy PlanningFinancial PlanningRisk ManagementSocial Security Planning

Services

LifePlan Group builds comprehensive retirement plans (the LifePlan Map) addressing five core areas: creating income, growing investments, minimizing tax and financial risk, cost-effective healthcare solutions, and passing on a legacy efficiently. Advisors are investment advisor and insurance licensed, incorporate tax strategies, partner with estate attorneys and CPAs, and utilize proprietary interactive planning software to help clients visualize financial decisions.

Who they serve

Individuals and families that are retired or within 10 years of retirement.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)138$61M
High Net Worth Individuals140$264M
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0$0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0$0
Charitable Organizations0$0
State/Municipal Entities0
Insurance Companies0
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0$0

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Kenneth Allan Sutherland
CO-OWNER
Alex Paul Sutherland
CO-OWNER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
NC
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Advisors at this firm

5 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#144157
SEC Number
801-122570
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Flat Fee / Other
Minimum: $1,000,000 (waivable)

Data as of March 30, 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. LIFEPLAN 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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