Meet The Team
Creative Financial Group is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.
Kurt Supe, CPA
Senior Partner and Co-Founder
Chief Investment Officer
Kurt Supe became interested in the investment industry through the help of his grandmother, who assisted him in researching and purchasing blue chip stocks and then watching them grow over time. He now has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.
After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Kurt entered the world of finance with 5/3 Bank. He quickly discovered the benefits to his clients of becoming an independent financial advisor. In 2003, Kurt partnered with John Culpepper to form the business now known as Creative Financial Group. Kurt and John are now free from sales quotas and product placements and can serve clients in the manner that best suits their individual needs and goals.
Kurt Supe, CPA
Senior Partner and Co-Founder
Chief Investment Officer
Kurt Supe became interested in the investment industry through the help of his grandmother, who assisted him in researching and purchasing blue chip stocks and then watching them grow over time. He now has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.
After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Kurt entered the world of finance with 5/3 Bank. He quickly discovered the benefits to his clients of becoming an independent financial advisor. In 2003, Kurt partnered with John Culpepper to form the business now known as Creative Financial Group. Kurt and John are now free from sales quotas and product placements and can serve clients in the manner that best suits their individual needs and goals.
In his quest to offer his clients the best service and breadth of knowledge, Kurt obtained a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He views continuing education as instrumental to being able to provide his clients with the best financial advice and informed recommendations.
Kurt is a contributor for WIBC radio and has appeared on a number of other local media affiliates, including ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC.
Kurt is an accomplished speaker and has given presentations to many groups, including:
- INCPA (Indiana CPA Society)
- ITPA (Indiana Tax Practitioners Association)
- IACAC (Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling)
- Public and private seminars and insurance sales presentations
A resident of Indianapolis, Kurt is happily married and has two children and a dog. His family enjoys going to Kentucky Wildcat football games (where Kurt is famous for sacking Peyton Manning). He also enjoys hunting, fishing and cooking.
John Culpepper
Senior Partner and Co-Founder
John Culpepper has been working in the financial services industry since 1997. He has developed his mission during this time to provide independent advice for his clients that fit their individualized needs financially.
John’s interest in investments began when he was a student at Indiana State University. While studying for his bachelor’s degree in business, he was presented with the opportunity to intern with a local financial firm. It was during this internship that John’s passion for finances was sparked and the accolades for his work began. John was mentioned in Sports Illustrated and USA Today because of his productivity and his new client acquisitions as an intern with the firm. John is also a published author of educational financial pieces in Kiplinger, a national business and finance publication.
JOHN CULPEPPER
Senior Partner and Co-Founder
John Culpepper has been working in the financial services industry since 1997. John has developed his mission during this time to provide independent advice for his clients that fit their individualized needs financially.
John’s interest in investments began when he was a student at Indiana State University. While studying for his bachelor’s degree in business, he was presented with the opportunity to intern with a local financial firm. It was during this internship that John’s passion for finances was sparked and the accolades for his work began. John was mentioned in Sports Illustrated and USA Today because of his productivity and his new client acquisitions as an intern with the firm. John is also a published author of educational financial pieces in Kiplinger, a national business and finance publication.
In addition to a great internship, Indiana State University provided John the opportunity to meet his beautiful wife, Michelle. They have been happily married since 1999 and together are raising three amazing children in Greenwood, Indiana. John works very hard at providing balance for himself and his family between work and home life. John is an aquarist and loves to maintain his beautiful salt water fish tanks. He also enjoys golf, and he’s currently displaying the 2016 Double Eagle Tournament League trophy in his office. He enjoys fantasy football, Colts football, traveling, fishing, watching movies and spending as much time with family and friends as possible.
John met his current business partner, Kurt Supe, while working at a financial company. They immediately forged a life-long friendship and quickly determined that they shared some basic core values, and both agreed that selling products to clients that they do not need to meet a quota was not what either of them wanted. This was the reason they partnered and opened Creative Financial Group. John works closely with every client to understand their financial holdings and plays an integral role in producing clients’ “individualized” plans with Kurt. John has developed the skills to work with every client to help them capture in writing their financial and retirement goals. John focuses on his client communication and service as he continues to ensure all clients enjoy their experience of becoming a member of his Creative Financial Group family.
Brian Quick, CLU®, CHFC®
Senior Partner
Brian has over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. His focus is on tax diversification planning through utilization of tax-efficient/tax-free income strategies, comprehensive financial planning and financial security planning focused on risk management. Brian’s objective is to provide you with the highest level of service, so you can focus on what’s important to you.
BRIAN QUICK, CLU®, CHFC®
Senior Partner
Brian has over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. His focus is on tax diversification planning through utilization of tax-efficient/tax-free income strategies, comprehensive financial planning and financial security planning focused on risk management. Brian’s objective is to provide you with the highest level of service, so you can focus on what’s important to you.
Brian’s professional designations include:
ChFC: Advanced planning for every person, every need. That’s the promise of a ChFC®(Chartered Financial Consultant®) designation from The American College of Financial Services.
- Insurance Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Income Tax Strategies
- Investment Planning
- Estate Planning
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Insurance Planning for Business, Estate, Tax and Risk Management
Andrew Drufke
Partner
Andrew Drufke has a passion for helping individuals exemplified by 14 years of hotel management experience in the Chicago and Indianapolis area. This passion has guided him to the financial industry. He believes that all individuals should have access to top end financial advice regardless of net worth.
Born and raised in Downers Grove, Illinois, Andrew graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Upon graduation he began his career in hotel management. Hospitality nurtured his desire to assist others and lead a team. His career includes experience in Salt Lake City, Atlanta, New York, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis. Through years of leading others and networking, he noticed the financial knowledge gap. The continuous living paycheck to paycheck and the belief you can’t get ahead was all too common among hard working individuals. Andrew left his career to fill that knowledge gap for others.
A constant learner and frequent visitor to the library, he is focused on being a valuable source of knowledge and comfort for others. It’s imperative that all those who seek help may find it. Providing peace of mind, clarity, and guiding others on their financial path are top priority. Andrew’s prior role as Financial Planning Assistant provided him valuable experience creating plans alongside the advisory team with over 25 years of experience. He has gained holistic knowledge on Social Security, Medicare, tax planning, investments, income, and retirement planning.
Proud resident of the Indianapolis community, Andrew is happily married and kept busy by his three kids. Attending cheerleading, softball, soccer, and coaching baseball are just a handful of kid activities. When it’s time to get away, nothing beats a secluded cabin on a lake. He is inspired by Jim Rohn who declared: “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you can’t get more time.”
JOHN CULPEPPER
Senior Partner and Co-Founder
John Culpepper has been working in the financial services industry since 1997. John has developed his mission during this time to provide independent advice for his clients that fit their individualized needs financially.
John’s interest in investments began when he was a student at Indiana State University. While studying for his bachelor’s degree in business, he was presented with the opportunity to intern with a local financial firm. It was during this internship that John’s passion for finances was sparked and the accolades for his work began. John was mentioned in Sports Illustrated and USA Today because of his productivity and his new client acquisitions as an intern with the firm. John is also a published author of educational financial pieces in Kiplinger, a national business and finance publication.
In addition to a great internship, Indiana State University provided John the opportunity to meet his beautiful wife, Michelle. They have been happily married since 1999 and together are raising three amazing children in Greenwood, Indiana. John works very hard at providing balance for himself and his family between work and home life. John is an aquarist and loves to maintain his beautiful salt water fish tanks. He also enjoys golf, and he’s currently displaying the 2016 Double Eagle Tournament League trophy in his office. He enjoys fantasy football, Colts football, traveling, fishing, watching movies and spending as much time with family and friends as possible.
John met his current business partner, Kurt Supe, while working at a financial company. They immediately forged a life-long friendship and quickly determined that they shared some basic core values, and both agreed that selling products to clients that they do not need to meet a quota was not what either of them wanted. This was the reason they partnered and opened Creative Financial Group. John works closely with every client to understand their financial holdings and plays an integral role in producing clients’ “individualized” plans with Kurt. John has developed the skills to work with every client to help them capture in writing their financial and retirement goals. John focuses on his client communication and service as he continues to ensure all clients enjoy their experience of becoming a member of his Creative Financial Group family.
Pam Newkirk
Kiley Wintin
Kristine Sperazza
April Thetford
Pamela Hinton
Leah Ping
Erika Wilson
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