Austin Franks has been an investment adviser representative at Financial Independence Advisors since December 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Austin Franks holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University.
Financial Independence Advisors, LLC is a Jacksonville, FL firm with $190M under management, 186 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its January 2026 filing.
Austin Franks is a Wealth Advisor at Financial Independence Advisors, where he helps individuals and families with comprehensive financial planning, retirement strategies and investment management. He began his career as a tax intern at Financial Solution Advisors and returned to the firm as a Tax Associate after graduation. He serves on the finance committee for Happy Brew Jax, a nonprofit organization.
- – present · under a yearJacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 317193
Investment adviser representative registrations
Austin Franks is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since December 2025.
- FloridaSince 18 December 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 25 November 2025 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Austin Wells Franks
- CRD
- 8199585
- Firm
- Financial Independence Advisors · CRD 317193
- Office
- 4350 PABLO PROFESSIONAL COURT, Jacksonville, FL 32224
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2025
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- fiaflorida.com
Where does Austin Franks work?
Austin Franks is an investment adviser representative registered through Financial Independence Advisors, LLC since December 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Austin Franks a financial advisor?
Yes. Austin Franks has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Financial Independence Advisors since December 2025.
How many years of experience does Austin Franks have?
Austin Franks has 0 years in the financial industry, since December 2025, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Austin Franks passed?
Austin Franks passed the Series 65 in November 2025.
Where is Austin Franks based?
Austin Franks’ registered office is in Jacksonville, FL.
Is Austin Franks registered with FINRA?
No. Austin Franks has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Austin Franks’ record?
Search CRD 8199585 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Austin Franks’ full registration record.
