Peter R. Franz

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Cleveland, OH 44122

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CRD#: 5399850

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

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

February 3, 2021 - Present

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 22901 Millcreek Blvd. Suite 225, Cleveland, OH 44122

RIA

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

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

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.

CRD#: 10205

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/17/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/28/2007

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/31/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 12/20/2007

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/25/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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)

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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

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 03 FSM JOURNEY ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
10/03/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/21/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/24/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Peter R. Franz

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Peter R Franz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/17/2008

Series 63

Date: 11/28/2007

SIE

Date: 7/31/2018

Series 31

Date: 12/20/2007

Series 7

Date: 10/25/2007

Current Firm

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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