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Chris A. Franz
BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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CRD#: 7200031
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Professional summary
Chris Aaron Franz, who also goes by Chris Franz, is a registered financial advisor currently at BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Chris has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Franz
Other business activities
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Managing Director of a private equity fund called the Pioneer fund in Colorado Springs, CO. The address is: 415 N Tejon, St. Colorado Springs, CO. 80903. The nature of the business is to provide private investment into private business buyouts. Started the fund in October of 2016 and work around 100 hours per month normally during trading hours. Duties typically look like sourcing, acquiring, and managing small manufacturing companies as well as managing limited partner investments into the fund.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 26, 2020 - Present
BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 5755 Mark Dabling Blvd Suite 245, Colorado Springs, CO 80919RIA
CRD#: 152977
Colorado Springs, CO
Past
April 13, 2021 - February 29, 2024
ADVENIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 301177
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC.
BAUER HEITZMANN | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 152977 / SEC#: 801-122717
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2021 Approved)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2021 Terminated)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
Colorado(2/26/2020)
Current Firm
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BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC.
BAUER HEITZMANN | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 152977 / SEC#: 801-122717
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2021 Approved)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2021 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
5755 Mark Dabling Blvd Suite 245, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Mailing Address
Phone number
(719) 575-9000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3
SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 591 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 201,656,580 |
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Company Information
BAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC.
CRD#: 152977Colorado Springs, CO 80919TRUST BUT VERIFY
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