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Frederick Genz

Director of Financial Plans at Poehling Capital Management in La Crosse, WI

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Frederick Genz is Director of Financial Plans of Poehling Capital Management, Inc., an investment adviser managing $591M, and works from its La Crosse, WI office. Frederick Genz has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Poehling Capital Management since 17 April 2015, has 11 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65.

11
Years in industry
11
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Frederick Genz has been Director of Financial Plans of Poehling Capital Management since January 2020, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 5% and 10% of it. Frederick Genz holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and a Master of Business Administration from Viterbo University.

Poehling Capital Management, Inc. is a Madison, WI firm with $591M under management, 435 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.

Benjamin Genz is Director of Financial Planning of Poehling Capital Management. He is focused on serving the firm's clients so that they have a solid financial foundation in place. Before joining the firm he worked in the construction industry as a project manager and as a retirement plan counselor.

  1. – present · 11 years
    La Crosse, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 131668

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Poehling Capital Management

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Frederick Genz is registered as an investment adviser representative in Wisconsin, since April 2015.

  • WisconsinSince 17 April 2015

Examinations

Series 6517 April 2015
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6329 December 2009
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 619 November 2009
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Frederick Benjamin Genz
CRD
5729629
Firm
Poehling Capital Management · CRD 131668
Role
Director of Financial Plans
Office
605 4TH STREET S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
April 2015
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Frederick Genz work?

Frederick Genz has been Director of Financial Plans of Poehling Capital Management, Inc. since January 2020, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 10 February 2026

Is Frederick Genz a financial advisor?

Yes. Frederick Genz has a current investment-adviser registration in Wisconsin, through Poehling Capital Management since April 2015.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Frederick Genz have?

Frederick Genz has 11 years in the financial industry, since April 2015, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Frederick Genz passed?

Frederick Genz has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in November 2009. FINRA credited Frederick Genz with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Frederick Genz based?

Frederick Genz’s registered office is in La Crosse, WI.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Frederick Genz registered with FINRA?

No. Frederick Genz has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Frederick Genz a CFP?

Poehling Capital Management lists Frederick Genz with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Benjamin Genz biography, poehlingcapital.com

How can I verify Frederick Genz’s record?

Search CRD 5729629 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Frederick Genz’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Poehling Capital Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5729629, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Poehling Capital Management, Inc., filed 10 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Poehling Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.