# Chris Franz

> Chris Franz is a fee-only financial advisor at Bauer Heitzmann in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chris focuses on equity compensation, founders (pre-exit) and estate & legacy planning. Bauer Heitzmann reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Bauer Heitzmann
- **Based in:** Colorado Springs, Colorado
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets
- **Assets under management (firm):** $205.9M across 609 accounts
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation, Founders (pre-exit), Estate & legacy planning, Small business owners
- **Works with:** Founders, Tech employees
- **CRD:** 7200031 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7200031)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CO
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2020)
- **Firm size:** 3 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://bauerheitzmann.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chris Franz a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Chris holds no broker registration, and Bauer Heitzmann reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Chris charge for financial advice?

Chris's firm, Bauer Heitzmann, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Chris Franz based?

Chris Franz is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

### What does Chris specialize in?

Chris's specialties include equity compensation, founders (pre-exit), estate & legacy planning and small business owners. Chris works with founders and tech employees.

### Is Chris Franz registered with the SEC?

Yes. Chris Franz is registered as an investment adviser representative in CO (CRD 7200031), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Bauer Heitzmann manage?

Bauer Heitzmann reports $205.9M across 609 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Chris Franz?

Through Chris's website, bauerheitzmann.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7200031): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.bauerheitzmann.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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