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John Russell Hantz

CFP®
HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES
SOUTHFIELD, MI
·CRD# 1462066·40 years experience

Professional Summary

John Russell Hantz, CFP®, who also goes by John Hantz, is a registered financial advisor currently at HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Southfield, Michigan. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Other Aliases

John Hantz

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 46047
RIA
BD
1. 24901 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI 480752. 26200 American Drive Fifth Floor, Southfield, MI 48034
June 8, 1999 - Present
HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 46047
RIA
BD
26200 American Drive Fifth Floor, Southfield, MI 48034
April 20, 1999 - Present
JRH FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.·CRD# 115175
BD
Southfield, MI
January 2, 2002 - April 5, 2004
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10332
BD
Hudson, OH
January 5, 1998 - June 24, 1999
EAST - WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 16348
BD
October 29, 1997 - January 9, 1998
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
February 19, 1986 - October 25, 1997
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
February 19, 1986 - October 25, 1997

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Current Firm

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HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 46047 / SEC#: 801-106859, 8-51291
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2015 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2015 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

26200 American Drive Fifth Floor, Southfield, MI 48034

Mailing Address

26200 American Drive Fifth Floor, Southfield, MI 48034

Phone Number

(248) 304-2855

Established

Michigan since 06/19/1998

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

435

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HFSI FORM ADV PART 2A DATED MARCH 13, 2026 (3/13/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HANTZ GROUP, INC.PARENT COMPANY—
ARNOLD, DAVID JOSEPHSENIOR VP6738208
BEEBE, JOHN FREDERICKSENIOR VP4151293
ESCOBEDO, SAMANTHA TRACYSENIOR VP6554885
HANTZ, JOHN RUSSELLDIRECTOR1462066
HANTZ, KIMBERLY DIANEDIRECTOR5109009
HANTZ, LAUREN CHRISTINEDIRECTOR6737867
MACHCINSKI, JOHN FRANCISPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER853028
MCALEAR, THOMAS CRAIGDIRECTOR7517087
MCCLAIN, ROBERT MATTHEWSENIOR VP4768883
NATALE, ANTONIO ANDREVICE PRESIDENT OF ASSET MANAGEMENT4268947
RACINE, JAMIE MILLERSENIOR VP4585375
REID, MICHAEL ORASSENIOR VP1923539
SHEA, DAVID JOSEPHDIRECTOR5109005
SOPER, JEFFERY HAROLDSENIOR VP2205971
STEVENS, DANIEL JOSEPHSENIOR VP5868523
YAROCH, RENEE ANNVP/CFO/FINOP/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2040518

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

121,451

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,000,548,132

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

Arbitration

2

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/13/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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HANTZ GROUP, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; PARENT COMPANY WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A MAJORITY OF HANTZ AFFILIATES; PRESIDENT, CEO, MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER, AND SOLE DIRECTOR; 8/1/1997; 260 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS (HALF DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); DUTIES INCLUDE STRATEGIZING, DIRECTING, AND DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITIES AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY OPERATE ALL BUSINESS ENTITIES. HANTZ HOLDINGS, INC.; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; SINGLE BANK HOLDING COMPANY; CEO, DIRECTOR, AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; 11/29/2004; 8 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS (ALL DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); OFFICER RELATED DUTIES. HANTZ TRUST; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; STATE CHARTERED TRUST BANK; DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; 05/2010; 20 HOURS/MONTH (ALL DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); OFFICER RELATED DUTIES. HANTZ PROPERTIES, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; PROPERTY RENTAL; OWNER; 8/28/2012; 0-1 HOUR/MONTH (0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); INVESTOR DUTIES. HANTZ CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; EQUIPMENT RENTAL; OWNER AND MEMBER; 7/22/2011; 0-1 HOUR/MONTH (NONE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); INVESTOR DUTIES. JRH INVESTMENTS, LLC; INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; ASSISTANCE TO HANTZ AFFILIATES; PARTNER; 3/15/16; 0-1 HOURS/MONTH (0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; INVESTOR DUTIES. H&O Enterprises, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; PARENT COMPANY WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN L&L DESIGN, LLC; PARTNER; 6/6/13; 0-3 HOURS/MONTH (0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); INVESTOR DUTIES. HLM DEVELOPMENT, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI; RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION; PARTNER; 5/17/16; 0-1 HOURS/MONTH (0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); INVESTOR DUTIES. HANTZ ASSOCIATES, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; SOUTHFIELD, MI; PARENT COMPANY WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE EHE GROUP, INC.; MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER; 1/9/17; 0-1 HOURS/MONTH (0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS); INVESTOR DUTIES. PHOTON INSIGHTS, INC.; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 100 FRONT STREET SUITE 1111, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428; START-UP ANALYTIC COMPANY; BOARD MEMBER; BEGAN OCTOBER 2022; APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVTY; APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS; BOARD MEMBER DUTIES. HANTZ FAMILY TRADITION I, II, III, IV, & VII; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 26200 AMERICAN DR. SUITE 500 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034; MANAGER; BEGAN OCTOBER 2020; INVESTMENT-HOLDING LLC ; .25 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY; .25 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE GENERAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT. JJL-I, II, & III; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 26200 AMERICAN DR. SUITE 500 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034; MANAGER; BEGAN AUGUST 2021; INVESTMENT-HOLDING LLC; .25 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY; .25 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE GENERAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT. JHB-I, LLC; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 26200 AMERICAN DR. SUITE 500 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034; MANAGER; BEGAN JANUARY 2024; INVESTMENT-HOLDING LLC; .25 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY; .25 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE GENERAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT. HANTZ EVENT PLANNING, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED; 26200 AMERICAN DR. SUITE 500 SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034; OWNER; BEGAN FEBRUARY 2025; EVENT PLANNING COMPANY; 0 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 46047 / SEC#: 801-106859, 8-51291
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2015 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2015 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Michigan
(1/1/2005)
IAR
Michigan
(2/8/2011)
RR
Ohio
(6/28/1999)
IAR
Ohio
(8/9/1999)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1989About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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