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Francis M. Gutrich

APOLLON FINANCIAL
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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CRD#: 1628258
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Professional summary


Francis Michael Gutrich, who also goes by Francis M Gutrich, is a registered financial advisor currently at APOLLON FINANCIAL, LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Francis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Francis has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Francis M Gutrich

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.
1. 01/06/2017 - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Time Spent 5% 2. 10/15/2024 - Apollon Financial LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 10/01/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Apollon Financial LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its service6s at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 24, 2024 - Present

APOLLON FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 2001 Butterfield Road Suite 800, Downers Grove, IL 60515
RIA
CRD#: 321217
Downers Grove, IL
Past

December 8, 2021 - October 2, 2024

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 316636
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

January 6, 2017 - December 31, 2021

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 163768
Orland Park, IL
Past

January 6, 2017 - August 27, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

October 1, 2012 - January 25, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

October 1, 2012 - January 25, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

January 1, 2011 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
FRANKFORT, IL
Past

February 1, 1999 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 5, 1997 - February 1, 1999

WINGSPAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17516
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 1, 1996 - January 14, 1997

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

August 8, 1994 - November 19, 1996

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 18, 1989 - August 15, 1994

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 18, 1989 - August 15, 1994

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 31, 1988 - February 23, 1989

ALLIED CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13146
Past

June 8, 1988 - November 3, 1988

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10635
Past

April 29, 1987 - May 20, 1988

JOSEPH P. MCGIVNEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2725

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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APOLLON FINANCIAL, LLC
APOLLON FINANCIAL, LLC | FOXEN FINANCIAL AN AFFILIATE OF APOLLON FINANCIAL

CRD#: 321217 / SEC#: 801-125787

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2022 Approved)

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
Illinois
(9/24/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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APOLLON FINANCIAL, LLC
APOLLON FINANCIAL, LLC | FOXEN FINANCIAL AN AFFILIATE OF APOLLON FINANCIAL

CRD#: 321217 / SEC#: 801-125787

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
111 Coleman Blvd Suite 402, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mailing Address
Phone number
(843) 579-0018
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APOLLON FINANCIAL WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,700
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 890,408,924

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Company Information


APOLLON FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 321217Downers Grove, IL 60515

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