About Thurston Springer Advisors
<p>From its Indianapolis headquarters, Thurston Springer Advisors works with clients across Indiana and nearby Midwest markets on investment and retirement planning needs. The firm also has offices in Bloomington and Franklin, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky; Valdese, North Carolina; Youngstown, Ohio; and Itasca, Illinois, giving it a footprint that reaches beyond the Indianapolis metro.</p> <p>Thurston Springer Advisors provides investment, brokerage, and financial planning services, along with insurance planning as part of broader wealth planning. The firm reports $10.0B in AUM (2026).</p> <p>For workplace retirement plans, the team supports plan sponsors and participants and offers 3(21) fiduciary services as part of its retirement-plan work. Clients typically work with the firm on plan design and ongoing investment guidance tied to the goals of the plan and its participants.</p> <p>What sets Thurston Springer Advisors apart is its multi-office structure across several states, which supports in-person service for organizations and individuals in multiple regional markets.</p> <ul> <li>3(21) fiduciary investment advisor services for employer plans</li> <li>Investment management and portfolio strategy</li> <li>Brokerage services</li> <li>Financial planning and insurance planning</li> <li>Retirement plan support for sponsors and participants</li> </ul>
Website: https://thurstonspringer.com/
Office Locations
- Indianapolis, IN (Headquarters)
Services Offered
- 3(21) Investment Advisor
Client Statistics (2026)
- Total Clients: 0
- Total AUM: $10.0B
Plans Serviced (2024)
Largest plans where this firm is listed as a service provider (Schedule C) or IQPA (Schedule H) on the most recent filings (From Form 5500).
| Plan | Sponsor | Assets | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL EASE 401(K) PLAN | PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, IA | $651M | 161,040 |
| LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN | LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC., IN | $304M | 9,605 |
| SONNY'S ENTERPRISES, LLC 401(K) PROFIT PLAN | SONNY'S ENTERPRISES, LLC, FL | $54M | 1,650 |
| VIREO HEALTH, INC. 401(K) PLAN | VIREO HEALTH, INC., MN | $3M | 153 |
Team Members
- Richard Parker, Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operations Officer / Partner
- Matt Reynolds, President / Chief Financial Officer / Partner
- John Peluso, Executive Vice President / Partner
- James Titak, Chairman of the Board / Partner
- Chris Mueller, Chief Operations Officer
- David Phillips, Chief Information Security Officer
- Christian Taylor, Chief Compliance Officer
- Karen Coker, Chief Risk Officer & Head of Supervision
- Kelly Raker, Transition Manager
- Regina Rudnick, Chief Experience Officer/ President PEAK Reps LLC / Partner