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Janet Ann Stanzak

Janet A. Stanzak

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC
Burnsville, MN 55337
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CRD#: 1314881
Janet Ann Stanzak

Professional summary


Janet Ann Stanzak, CFP®, who also goes by Janet Ann Reckinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC located in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Janet is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Janet has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Masters of Science in Financial Planning (1998) BBA Honors Graduate, University of Wisconsin (1981) Certified Financial Planner (1986) National 2014 President, Financial Planning Association 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Five Star Wealth Manager - Mpls. St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business National Board of Directors, Financial Planning Association (FPA) (2010 - 2015) Advisory Council, MN State - Mankato CFP Review (2005 - 2011) Chair, FPA Leadership Advisory Group (2009); Chair, FPA of MN Chapter (2006) Bloomberg's Top Wealth Manager (2001 and 2002) Featured contributor, Wall Street Journal, Minnesota Business Magazine, CNBC digital, Financial Planning Magazine, Jill on Money Featured tax planning guest, WCCO-TV Chanhassen Rotary Financial Literacy Teacher for high schools and adults
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Estate & Generational Planning...
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
Women's Financial Planning Iss...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Janet Ann Reckinger

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1986

Experience


Current

May 16, 2011 - Present

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC

Office #1: 11995 County Road 11, #130, Burnsville, MN 55337
RIA
CRD#: 131425
Burnsville, MN
Past

June 1, 1999 - June 24, 1999

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 1, 1999 - June 24, 1999

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 22, 1991 - June 3, 1997

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10579
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 31, 1989 - March 27, 1991

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 6, 1988 - March 31, 1989

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291
Past

February 17, 1987 - February 3, 1988

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

October 26, 1984 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

October 26, 1984 - March 3, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(1/29/2014)
IAR
Texas
(5/16/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/17/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC

CRD#: 131425 / SEC#:

Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2004 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2011 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
11995 County Road 11, #130, Burnsville, MN 55337
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 646-0026
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts93
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 104,306,300

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Company Information


FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT LLC

CRD#: 131425Burnsville, MN 55337

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