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Peter R. Franz
JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Cleveland, OH 44122
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CRD#: 5399850
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Professional summary
Peter R Franz, CFP®, who also goes by Peter Richard Franz, is a registered financial advisor currently at JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Peter has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Peter Richard Franz
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.
INSURANCE
POSITION: Broker/Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2.5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: START DATE: 07/01/2009
ADDRESS: 25825 Science Park, 110, Cleveland OH 44122, United States
DESCRIPTION: Sales and service of fixed life products
BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC
POSITION: IAR NATURE: Independent RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 06/01/2015
ADDRESS: 25825 Science Park, Suite 110, Cleveland OH 44122, United States
DESCRIPTION: Serve clients in advisory capacity through BFA
FOUNDATION FOR GEAUGA PARKS
POSITION: Member of the Investment Committee NATURE: Non-profit INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/01/2018
ADDRESS: 12373 Kinsman Rd, Newbury Township OH 44065, United States
DESCRIPTION: I sit on the investment committee
FEDERATED CHURCH OF CHAGRIN FALLS
POSITION: Member of the Legacy Committee - chair NATURE: Church INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/02/2017
ADDRESS: 76 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls OH 44022, United States
DESCRIPTION: the legacy committee is responsible for overseeing the endowment fund
GREATER CLEVELAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEES
POSITION: Member of the Finance Committee and Investment Committee NATURE: Non-Profit INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2015
ADDRESS: 2110 West 110th, Cleveland OH 44102, United States
DESCRIPTION: evaluate candidates families, oversee the financial condition of the organization
CHAGRIN FALLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HEAD YOUTH WRESTLING COACH AND BOARD MEMBER
POSITION: Head Coach of CAA Youth Wrestling Program and member of the CAA Board NATURE: Rec Youth Sports INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2017
ADDRESS: 111 Hall St, Chagrin Falls OH 44022, United States
DESCRIPTION: coaching and organizing
WRESTLERS IN BUSINESS BOARD MEMBER - CLEVELAND CHAPTER
POSITION: Board Member - Cleveland Chapter NATURE: Non-profit to support the sport of wrestling and connect wrestlers... INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2017
ADDRESS: 6161 Oak Tree Blvd, Sutie 300, Independence OH 44131, United States
DESCRIPTION: Involved in the various activities of the organization throughout the year
PETER R FRANZ CO LLC
POSITION: work with select firms or individuals to provide business related consulting... NATURE: Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/15/2019
ADDRESS: 111 Hall St, Chagrin Falls OH 44022, United States
DESCRIPTION: help create processes and think strategically about the future of the business and evaluate potential opportunities
FSM Wealth Advisors LLC
POSITION: Investment Adviser Representative and Owner - Mr. Franz, is a part owner and licensed as an IAR of FSM Wealth Advisors LLC, a registered investment adviser. NATURE: 70 hours a month are spent on this activity. 35 during and 35 outside of trading hours.
ADDRESS: 23240 Chagrin Blvd Suite 600 Cleveland, OH 44122
DESCRIPTION: Portfolios and relationships.
Journey Wealth Management LLC
POSITION: Owner - Mr. Franz is a part owner of JWM LLC, through which he owns a portion of FSM Wealth Advisors. NATURE: 10 hours a month are spent on this activity. 5 during and 5 outside of trading hours.
ADDRESS: 23240 Chagrin Blvd Suite 600 Cleveland, OH 44122
DESCRIPTION: Management
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Experience
Current
February 3, 2021 - Present
JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 22901 Millcreek Blvd. Suite 225, Cleveland, OH 44122RIA
CRD#: 298904
Cleveland, OH
Past
August 6, 2018 - December 1, 2020
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
RIA
CRD#: 162200
Cleveland, OH
Past
August 6, 2018 - May 5, 2022
BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC
RIA
CRD#: 174334
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
August 3, 2018 - December 1, 2020
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
RIA
CRD#: 519
Cleveland, OH
Past
January 25, 2018 - August 21, 2018
BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107808
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
December 4, 2017 - July 31, 2018
NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past
May 11, 2015 - November 21, 2017
BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC
RIA
CRD#: 174334
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
August 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
RIA
CRD#: 519
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
August 1, 2013 - November 2, 2016
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
RIA
CRD#: 162200
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
August 1, 2013 - November 2, 2016
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
BD
CRD#: 519
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
April 30, 2009 - August 21, 2013
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
October 26, 2007 - August 21, 2013
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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JW
JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FSM WEALTH | JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOURNEY WEALTH | JOURNEY | FSM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 298904 / SEC#: 801-114180
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2018 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
Ohio(2/3/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
JW
JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FSM WEALTH | JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOURNEY WEALTH | JOURNEY | FSM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 298904 / SEC#: 801-114180
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
22901 Millcreek Blvd. Suite 225, Cleveland, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 468-1333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27
SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 545 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 940,749,181 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | ||
| 10/03/2024 | ||
| 09/21/2023 | ||
| 10/24/2022 |
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