Lucas Fender, ChFC®, CRPC®, CRPS®

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Proper Planning & Wealth Management Lucas Fender, ChFC®, CRPC®, CRPS®
Overland Park, KS

Serving Clients Nationwide

Your Wealth, Well Planned. Confidence Through Proper Planning.

7 Certified Advisor Reviews™
5 out of 5 Stars
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Areas of Focus

  • Business Owners
  • Divorce Financial Planning
  • Employee Benefits
  • Equity Compensation Options
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Inherited Wealth
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Lucas Fender, ChFC®, CRPC®, CRPS®

I founded our firm to help individuals, families, and business owners make confident financial decisions, without the confusion, pressure, and one-size-fits-all advice that often dominates this industry. We work to infuse holistic financial planning with tax strategy and estate planning support all in one place, and make a positive impact in our clients’ lives.

I come from a family of financial advisors. My passion for investing began at a young age. Before entering wealth management over a decade ago, I founded and operated a successful software company in Overland Park. Running a business taught me a lot about building complex systems that can adapt to an ever-changing world: things like cash flow, risk management, cost efficiencies, and the consequences of decisions made today that don’t show up until years later. Those perspectives shape how we approach financial planning: comprehensive, structured, consultative, and relentlessly focused on delivering superior outcomes. Today we work with clients on comprehensive wealth management, retirement planning, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) and other qualified plans for small and mid-sized businesses.

Early in my career I recognized the importance of constant improvement and learning. I hold the ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant®) designation from the American College of Financial Services, as well as the CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®) and CRPS® (Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist®) designations through the College for Financial Planning. More importantly, I believe good advice starts with truly listening. Every client’s situation is different, and effective planning requires understanding your goals, values, and preferences - not just numbers on a page.

I live in Johnson County with my wife and our two sons. Being a husband and father strongly influences how I think about money, not as an end goal, but as a tool to support security, flexibility, and the ability to be present for the moments that matter. That perspective drives every recommendation I make and every financial plan I build.

Outside of client work, I’m actively involved in the local community and currently serve on the board of the Spring Hill Education Foundation, as well as SHRM of Johnson County. Working alongside community and business leaders has reinforced my belief that strong planning, whether financial or organizational, creates better outcomes for people and businesses alike.

I consider it a privilege to do this work. My goal as a founder and advisor is simple: build long-term relationships and provide clear, thoughtful guidance that helps clients move forward with confidence.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS)

Affiliations

  • Association for Financial Professionals
  • BBB Accredited Business
  • Estate Planning Council
  • Fee Only Network
  • Financial Planning Association

Primary Location

7500 W. 160th St. Suite 102, Overland Park, KS 66085

Additional Locations

📍 7500 College Blvd, 5th Floor Overland Park, KS 66210

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Based
  • Fee Only
  • Flat Fee
  • Hourly Rate
  • Offers Advice-Only Services
  • One-time Financial Plan
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a free introductory conversation. We'll get to know each other and I'll listen to understand your unique circumstances so we can determine the best way to proceed.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

Offers Tax Preparation

Yes

About Proper Planning & Wealth Management

At Proper Planning & Wealth Management, we help families and businesses manage wealth, reduce uncertainty, and plan for the future with confidence.

Advice Without Agenda

Here, we do things differently. We don’t lead with products, portfolios, or high-pressure sales. We start with your life: your goals, your values, your vision for the future. Then we build a personalized plan to help you get there, with investment management, tax strategies, and estate planning support all in one place.

Whether you're preparing for retirement, optimizing a complex compensation package, or planning a legacy for your family, we provide ongoing, transparent guidance that adapts as your life evolves.

What Makes Us Different

✔️ Planning-First, Always: As fiduciaries, we lead with strategy, not product. Our approach is anchored in your values and goals.

✔️ Integrated & Holistic: Tax strategies, estate plans, retirement goals: our advice ties everything together. We consider the full picture, and follow a fiduciary standard.

✔️ Transparent Cost: Everything is included. No surprise invoices. No upselling. Just ongoing advice.

✔️ Estate Planning Support: We coordinate with licensed attorneys in all 50 states to make sure your estate documents are not only in place, but aligned with your broader plan.

Who We Best Serve

▪️ Families & Individuals

You want deep, ongoing planning, not just investment management.

▪️ Life in Transition

Your life is in transition: retirement, selling a business, divorce, managing equity compensation, or inheriting wealth.

▪️ Businesses & Business Owners

You own or manage businesses and need guidance on succession planning, exit strategy, or designing and maintaining qualified retirement plans like 401(k)s.

▪️ Family Stewards

You need a qualified team to handle your family’s wealth with care and diligence. You value clarity, purpose, and relationship in your financial decisions.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Basketball
  • Computer
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Family
  • Gardening
  • Grilling
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Reading
  • Skiing
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Traveling

Who We Serve

  • Attorneys
  • Baby Boomers
  • BIPOC
  • Blended Family
  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Couples
  • Creative Professionals
  • Dentists
  • Divorce
  • Dual Income Family
  • Engineers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE)
  • Gen X
  • Gen Y / Millennials
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Individuals
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Living in Retirement
  • Parents
  • Physicians
  • Private Foundations & Organizations
  • Professional Athletes
  • Real Estate Agents
  • Real Estate Investors
  • Remote Workers
  • Sales Professionals
  • Startup Employees
  • Technology Professionals
  • Travel Lovers
  • Widow
  • Women in Transition
  • Women Professionals
  • Young Families

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5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jul 5, 2026
We own a small HVAC business and we wanted to offer our employees a 401k. We spoke to Lucas at Proper Planning & Wealth Management about which options would be best for us as the owners and best for our employees. After being educated immensely on all the options we decided to do a 401k. Lucas is very knowledgeable, respectful and easy going (we knew nothing about any of this and I can tell you we had TONS of questions). He and his team are a joy to work with. In addition we always get quick and rapid response during business hours via email. He's fantastic!!! He is for you and your future we highly recommend using Proper Planning for all your retirement needs. He is also a small local company, not one of the big boys, this allows for a much more personal experience.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jul 5, 2026
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Michael B

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jul 5, 2026
Lucas is the best out there for business 401k planning and personal wealth management!Love that he is a small business instead of a massive company! He makes the process super simple to understand!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jul 5, 2026
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Hannah Brantly

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jun 14, 2026
I have learned so much from Lucas, and have benefited from his vision, strategy and gracious good humor on so very many levels. I especially appreciate how clearly he explains financial information.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jun 14, 2026
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Elenore Long

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jun 7, 2026
Lucas and I have been working together for the past ten years and during that time I have found him to be the most focused and knowledgeable advisor I've ever worked with. He is terrific at helping make financial planning easy to understand and helped me make the right decisions to grow my retirement into an amount that will allow me and my wife to enjoy our retirement the way we had always hoped to do.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jun 7, 2026
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Jim Martin

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jun 6, 2026
I’ve only had one meeting with Lucas so far, but he has already been incredibly helpful. He took the time to answer all of my questions and made sure I fully understood everything we discussed. After our meeting, he followed up with clear, well‑organized emails that included all the resources and information we went over, which made it easy to review and take next steps. His communication has been efficient, thorough, and genuinely supportive. I’m excited to keep working with Lucas as I work toward my financial goals.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jun 6, 2026
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Ashton Volling

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 8, 2025
   
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Dec 8, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Kristi Hite

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 6, 2025
   
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Nov 6, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Sheri Jones