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Luke J. Franks

ADVISORY ALPHA
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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CRD#: 7428983
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Professional summary


Luke J Franks is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC located in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Luke is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Luke has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) Citizen Advisory Group; Investment-related; 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg, OH 43551; financial services, consulting, and education; Financial Advisor; 05/2025; Approx.160hours/month; Approx. 160 hours/month during trading hours; Insurance and financial services for clients. 2) Luke Franks; Investment-related; 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg, OH43551; Insurance product sales; Licensed insurance agent; 12/2021; Approx. 160 hours/month; Approx. 160 hours/month during trading hours; Sale of fixed insurance products.

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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

June 4, 2025 - Present

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

Office #1: 770 Commerce Dr, Perrysburg, OH 43551
RIA
CRD#: 158282
Perrysburg, OH
Past

February 14, 2022 - April 28, 2025

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
FOSTORIA, OH
Past

October 15, 2021 - April 28, 2025

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

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CRD#: 628
FOSTORIA, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 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.

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IAR
Ohio
(6/4/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/14/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/15/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
348 S Waverly Rd Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 530-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts22,480
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,468,083,482

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Company Information


ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282Perrysburg, OH 43551

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