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Chris M. Frantz

CATALINA CAPITAL GROUP
Torrance, CA 90505
CRD#: 5283015
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Chris Matthew FrantzCATALINA CAPITAL GROUP

Professional summary

Chris Matthew Frantz, who also goes by Chris Frantz, Christopher Frantz, is a registered financial advisor currently at CATALINA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC located in Torrance, California and CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Torrance, California.

Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Chris has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Chris Frantz | Christopher Frantz

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 19, 2014 - Present

CATALINA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2601 Airport Drive Suite 375, Torrance, CA 90505
RIA
CRD#: 172556
Torrance, CA
Current

June 1, 2026 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2601 Airport Drive Suite 375, Torrance, CA 90505
RIA
CRD#: 310873
TORRANCE, CA
Past

November 5, 2012 - December 31, 2014

DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 150382
CORONA DEL MAR, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 15, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 15, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

May 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LA JOLLA, CA

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".
CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 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
California
(9/19/2014)
IAR
Texas
(7/21/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/29/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/3/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/13/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/30/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 428-7600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
110

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (11/21/2025)
CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts12,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,301,984,860

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
Report
07/02/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873Torrance, CA 90505

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