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Timothy A. Franklin
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Urbana, IL 61802
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CRD#: 4660928
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Professional summary
Timothy A Franklin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Urbana, Illinois and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Urbana, Illinois.
Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Timothy has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. Insurance; Investment Related; 1606 Willow View RD, Suite 2-F, Urbana, IL 61802; Agent; 01/06/2008; sales life, term Insurance 2. FRANKLIN WEALTH ADVISORS, INC (DBA); Investment Related; 1606 Willow View RD, Suite 2-F, Urbana, IL 61802; Senior Wealth Advisor; 08/2011; 100 hrs. / mo. ; Financial Adviser 3. Creative Financial Designs, Inc
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2009
Experience
Current
February 27, 2018 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
Office #1: 1606 Willow View Road Suite 2-f, Urbana, IL 61802RIA
CRD#: 109032
Urbana, IL
Current
February 27, 2018 - Present
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
Office #1: 1606 Willow View Road Suite 2-f, Urbana, IL 61802BD
CRD#: 25427
Urbana, IL
Past
August 8, 2012 - February 27, 2018
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
URBANA, IL
Past
May 30, 2008 - February 27, 2018
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
URBANA, IL
Past
November 2, 2005 - May 30, 2008
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
URBANA, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Illinois(2/27/2018)
IAR
Illinois(2/27/2018)
RR
Indiana(2/27/2018)
RR
Michigan(2/27/2018)
RR
New Jersey(2/27/2018)
RR
Texas(2/27/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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Company Information
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032Urbana, IL 61802TRUST BUT VERIFY
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