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John J. Fries

CRD#: 2807028
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John James Fries

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.

John James Fries, who also goes by Jack Fries, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. John had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jack Fries

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 11, 2019 - April 5, 2021

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291396
West Des Moines, IA
Past

April 20, 2015 - February 8, 2019

EQUITRUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5308
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 16, 2015 - March 2, 2021

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 24, 2013 - March 19, 2015

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
URBANDALE, IA
Past

August 14, 2012 - March 19, 2015

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
URBANDALE, IA
Past

August 12, 2010 - June 21, 2012

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 4, 2008 - February 5, 2010

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

April 24, 2008 - May 6, 2008

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 9, 2006 - May 6, 2008

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 14, 2006 - May 6, 2008

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 14, 2004 - February 3, 2006

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 2, 2003 - February 3, 2006

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 16, 1998 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 16, 1998 - October 8, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 22, 1996 - October 13, 1997

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4205
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/5/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FW
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 225-5400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,654,949

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Company Information


FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396

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