Franklin K. Lentz

LENTZ ADVISORS | Financial Advisor

GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

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CRD#: 1517542

Professional summary

Franklin Krone Lentz Jr, who also goes by Franklin K Lentz Jr., Franklin K Lentz, Franklin Lentz, is a registered financial advisor currently at LENTZ ADVISORS located in Gainesville, Florida and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Gainesville, Florida.

Franklin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Franklin has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Franklin K Lentz Jr. | Franklin K Lentz | Franklin Lentz

Other business activities

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1.) LENTZ WEALTH ADVISORS - 3/1/25 - 5110 SW 91st Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608 - President & IAR, Investment Advisor, Invt Rel, RIA, 160 hrs/mo; 140 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) LENTZ ADVISORS LLC - 6/1/24 - 5110 SW 91st Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608 - Managing Member/President, Dormant, DBA for former investment advisory and securities brokerage business, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) YMM VENTURES LLC - 9/1/24 - 5110 SW 91st Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608 - Managing Member, Collect & pay rent, Not Invt Rel, Real estate business, 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) FRANKLIN K. LENTZ, JR; INVESTMENT RELATED; 5110 SW 91ST DRIVE, SUITE A, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608; INSURANCE PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER; 07/1985; APPROX. 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER FOR VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES. 5.) THE LEADERS GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED; 5110 SW 91ST DRIVE, SUITE A, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608; BROKER-DEALER; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; 04/2025; APPROX. 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF BROKER DEALER.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 25, 2025 - Present

LENTZ ADVISORS

Office #1: 5110 Sw 91st Drive Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608

RIA

CRD#: 335553

GAINESVILLE, FL

Current

April 24, 2025 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 5110 Sw 91st Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608

CRD#: 37157

Gainesville, FL

Past

June 27, 2024 - February 28, 2025

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 112294

Gainesville, FL

Past

June 5, 2024 - February 28, 2025

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583

Gainesville, FL

Past

July 17, 2013 - April 22, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

GAINESVILLE, FL

Past

June 27, 2013 - April 22, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

Gainesville, FL

Past

February 17, 1987 - July 2, 2013

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

GAINESVILLE, FL

Past

September 29, 1986 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 29, 1986 - July 2, 2013

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

GAINESVILLE, FL

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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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Florida
(5/29/2025)

IAR

Florida
(5/29/2025)

Maine
(5/30/2025)

South Carolina
(5/30/2025)

IAR

Texas
(3/25/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/15/2010

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/8/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/22/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/26/1986

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

LENTZ ADVISORS

LENTZ ADVISORS | LENTZ WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | LENTZ WEALTH ADVISORS | LENTZ ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 335553 / SEC#:

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2025 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2025 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

5110 Sw 91st Drive Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32608

Mailing Address

Phone number

(352) 375-5283

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

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Franklin K. Lentz

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Franklin Krone Lentz Jr's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/15/2010

Series 65

Date: 6/8/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/22/1999

Series 6

Date: 9/26/1986

FINRA

Current Firm

LENTZ ADVISORS

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Documents

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