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Francis N. Simms

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS
Orlando, FL 32801
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CRD#: 5501809
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Professional summary

Francis Nathanael Simms is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Orlando, Florida.

Francis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Francis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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.
1.) NorthCoast Asset Management; Orlando, FL; Investment related; Started 04/15/2019; Advisor; Senior Vice President; Financial Advisor for client; wealth planning, portfolio advise investment strategies; 50 hours per month with 0 hours during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 12, 2025 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 255 South Orange Ave Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32801
RIA
CRD#: 282241
Orlando, FL
Past

July 19, 2024 - December 31, 2024

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282241
Orlando, FL
Past

November 18, 2021 - July 25, 2024

CONNECTUS WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 310912
Orlando, FL
Past

January 17, 2020 - September 1, 2021

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 20, 2019 - November 8, 2021

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109582
Winter Garden, FL
Past

November 20, 2009 - April 24, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
The Villages, FL
Past

June 15, 2009 - April 24, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
The Villages, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(2/12/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/10/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/10/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/31/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/12/2009
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 334-7300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)
KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)
KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/15/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/19/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241Orlando, FL 32801

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