Michael S. Franklin

ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP

Grapevine, TX 76051

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CRD#: 4747047

Professional summary

Michael Scott Franklin, CFP®, who also goes by Michael S Franklin, Mike Franklin, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP INC located in Grapevine, Texas and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Grapevine, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael S Franklin | Mike Franklin

Other business activities

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1. Asset Preservation Group, Inc.-Investment related-2750 William D Tate Ave, Suite 100, Grapevine, TX 76051- Registered Investment Advisor-President, owner-3/2007-Present-140 hrs/mth-100% during trading hrs- President, owner, operations professional, manages employees, payroll & accounting, financial planner, IAR working with clients 2. American Airlines-Not investment related-DFW Airport, TX-Airline-Pilo-9/1991-Present-96 hrs/mth-24 during trading hrs-Pilot 3. MICHAEL S. FRANKLIN-No-2750 William D Tate Ave, Suite 100, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051-TERM LIFE INS. SALES-REP./INS SALES-11/3/08-2/2 HRS-REP OF MULTIPLE INSURANCE CARRIERSTHROUGH A GA BROKER. THEY HANDLE ALL BACK OFFICE SUPPORT & TOOLS. APPOINTED WITH: BANNER LIFE AZ,CA,FL,TX, PRUDENTIAL TX, & WEST COAST LIFE TX;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

January 5, 2009 - Present

ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP INC

Office #1: 2750 William D. Tate Ave. Suite 100, Grapevine, TX 76051

RIA

CRD#: 108150

Grapevine, TX

Current

September 29, 2017 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 2750 William D. Tate Avenue Suite 100, Grapevine, TX 76051

CRD#: 35747

Grapevine, TX

Past

November 3, 2008 - September 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

GRAPEVINE, TX

Past

March 7, 2007 - November 4, 2008

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

GRAPEVINE, TX

Past

January 27, 2004 - March 12, 2007

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 13626

COLLEYVILLE, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP INC

CRD#: 108150 / SEC#: 801-56931

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/1999 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

California
(3/22/2024)

Colorado
(9/29/2017)

Connecticut
(3/28/2024)

Florida
(9/29/2017)

Michigan
(9/29/2017)

Mississippi
(2/27/2024)

North Carolina
(9/29/2017)

South Carolina
(9/29/2017)

IAR

Texas
(1/5/2009)

Texas
(9/29/2017)

Utah
(9/29/2017)

Virginia
(1/4/2019)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/3/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/3/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/30/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 8/30/2010

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/26/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP INC

CRD#: 108150 / SEC#: 801-56931

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2750 William D. Tate Ave. Suite 100, Grapevine, TX 76051

Mailing Address

Phone number

(817) 251-1008

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART IIA BROCHURE W/WRAP BROCHRE-FEBRUARY 2021 (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,121
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 279,684,580

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Michael S. Franklin

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Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/3/2007

Series 63

Date: 2/3/2004

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/30/2013

Series 22

Date: 8/30/2010

Series 6

Date: 1/26/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ASSET PRESERVATION GROUP INC

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