Chris Franz has been Member/Investment Advisor Representative of Bauer Wealth Management since January 2021, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 5% and 10% of the firm.
Bauer Wealth Management Inc. is a Colorado Springs, CO firm with $206M under management, 162 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its May 2026 filing.
Chris Franz is Chief Strategy Officer of Bauer Wealth Management, based in Colorado Springs. He has over 20 years of experience building and scaling high tech, high growth companies. He has founded more than 10 startups focusing on emerging technology, data analytics, SaaS software and data center systems.
Chris Franz’s longest registration is the current one, 6 years at Bauer Wealth Management since 2020.
- Advenire Wealth Management– · 2 yearsColorado Springs, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 301177
- Bauer Wealth Management Inc.Current– present · 6 yearsColorado Springs, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152977
Investment adviser representative registrations
Chris Franz is registered as an investment adviser representative in Colorado, since February 2020.
- ColoradoSince 26 February 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 26 February 2020 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Chris Aaron Franz
- CRD
- 7200031
- Firm
- Bauer Wealth Management · CRD 152977
- Role
- Member/Investment Advisor Representative
- Office
- 5755 MARK DABLING BLVD, SUITE 245, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2020
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bauerheitzmann.com
Where does Chris Franz work?
Chris Franz has been Member/Investment Advisor Representative of Bauer Wealth Management Inc. since January 2021.
Is Chris Franz a financial advisor?
Yes. Chris Franz has a current investment-adviser registration in Colorado, through Bauer Wealth Management since February 2020.
How many years of experience does Chris Franz have?
Chris Franz has 6 years in the financial industry, since February 2020, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Chris Franz passed?
Chris Franz passed the Series 65 in February 2020.
Where is Chris Franz based?
Chris Franz’s registered office is in Colorado Springs, CO.
Is Chris Franz registered with FINRA?
No. Chris Franz has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Chris Franz’s record?
Search CRD 7200031 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Chris Franz’s full registration record.
