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Richard B. Franz

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CRD#: 1402348
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Bonafield Franz II, who also goes by Rick Franz II, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Richard had worked at 9 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 27 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rick Franz Ii

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 4, 2013 - May 5, 2016

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

May 6, 2011 - September 16, 2013

HOWE BARNES HOEFER & ARNETT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2240
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 26, 2009 - December 31, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 121221
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 13, 2006 - July 27, 2016

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139749
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 27, 2003 - December 31, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 8, 1997 - January 18, 2019

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 1, 1991 - December 3, 1997

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 16, 1988 - April 1, 1991

PW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6775
Past

July 11, 1986 - June 14, 1988

AMHERST INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15941

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
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SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
ATLANTA CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC | MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, INC. | MORGAN KEEGAN

CRD#: 4161 / SEC#: 801-19665, 8-15001

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Terminated by SEC on 05/06/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Tennessee since 07/29/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2-A (8/26/2013)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.PARENT
BARKLEY, JOSEPH CLARENCEOPERATIONS MANAGER - MANAGING DIRECTOR1373033
BEAUPREZ, JACQUELINE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / BROKER DEALER4075012
CARSON, JOHN CONGLETON JRCEO1307784
FRANZ, RICHARD BONAFIELD IICHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER1402348
MATECKI, PAUL LOUISGENERAL COUNSEL1173122

Disclosures


Regulatory Event86
Civil Event9
Arbitration173

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Company Information


MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 4161

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