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Chris Franz

Bauer Heitzmann · Colorado Springs, Colorado

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.

Percentage of assets Fee-only

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Specialties

Who they serve

  • Founders
  • Tech employees

Facts

FirmBauer Heitzmann
Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets
Assets under management$205.9M across 609 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CO · CRD 7200031
Exams passedSeries 65 (2020)
Firm size3 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitebauerheitzmann.com

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Questions about Chris

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.

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : 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
  • Bauer Heitzmann website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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