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A Better 401(k) Built for You – Backed by Creative Planning

AB401k is part of Creative Planning*, one of the nation’s largest Registered Investment Advisers. That means every AB401k client benefits from the scale, experience and deep advisory bench of a firm built to deliver fully integrated wealth, tax, legal and business solutions.

Creative Planning’s size allows us to reduce costs, strengthen fiduciary support and deliver institutional-quality investment options — while our multidisciplinary expertise ensures that every financial decision is connected, intentional and working toward your long-term goals.

When you choose AB401k, you’re choosing more than a 401(k) provider. You’re choosing a partner backed by a national organization built to serve individuals, families, business owners and institutions with clarity, accountability and world-class advice.

Creative Planning
At a Glance

$710B+

Combined Assets Under Management and Advisement**

2,400+

Professionals

50

States Served — Plus International

625+

CFP® Professionals

Industry Recognition

Creative Planning is consistently recognized across the industry for excellence, leadership and culture.

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Top RIA Firms (2019-2025)

Awarded each September, based on data from a 12-month period through June 30.

Best Wealth Management Firms 2026

Ranking released in February 2026, not based on a specific time period.

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Top RIA Firms (2025)

Awarded each July, based on data from a 12-month period through December 31.

What Sets Us Apart

Customized, comprehensive financial advice
Fiduciary standard of care across our services
Transparent, competitive fee structure
No proprietary or commissionable investment products
Cost- and tax-efficient investment strategies

A Wealth of Services — All In-House

With in-house expertise across every major financial discipline, Creative Planning provides coordinated strategies that help ensure every element of your plan works together — more effectively and more efficiently.

Financial Planning

  • Retirement income planning
  • Education planning
  • Large purchase planning
  • Real estate analysis
  • Charitable planning

Strategic Tax Planning

  • Individual and business tax returns
  • Tax-efficient investing
  • Tax-efficient income strategies
  • Accounting services
  • Corporate tax law

Investment Management

  • Customized portfolios
  • Concentrated position management
  • Private equity & private lending
  • Equity compensation strategies
  • Negotiated margin rates

Legal Services

  • Estate planning
  • Trust administration
  • Real estate transactions
  • Illiquid asset administration
  • Buy-sell agreements
  • Business incorporations/LLCs
  • Litigation support
  • Powers of attorney
  • Employee benefit plan legal services

International Services

  • Advisory services for Americans abroad
  • International tax planning
  • Expatriate insurance

Business Services

  • Tax
  • Audit & attest
  • Lending
  • M&A and business consulting
  • Technology
  • Outsourced accounting & payroll
  • Legal services
  • Insurance
  • Business valuations

Retirement & Foundations

  • Retirement plan advisory
  • 3(38) and 3(21) fiduciary services
  • TPA recordkeeping
  • Customized investment solutions
  • Investment policy statement development
  • Board oversight

Insurance Services

  • Life
  • Disability
  • Long-term care
  • Medicare supplements
  • Property & casualty (home, auto)
  • Commercial property
  • Workers' compensation
  • Directors & officers (D&O)

Retirement Planning

  • Tax-efficient withdrawal strategies
  • Social security planning
  • Real estate investment/vacation home planning

*Creative Planning and American Trust are separate legal entities. Upon selection of AB401k plan sponsors are required to enter into separate agreements with Creative Planning and American Trust.

**$710 billion in combined assets under management and advisement by Creative Planning and its affiliates as of December 31, 2025. United Capital Financial Advisors, SageView Advisory Group and Baseline Wealth Management, Ltd. are affiliates of Creative Planning.