# Thomas Franks

> Thomas Franks is a fee-only financial advisor at Emmanuel Capital Management in Pittsurgh, Pennsylvania, who holds the CFA credential. Thomas charges a percentage of assets, hourly fees, a flat fee or retainer and a one-time planning fee (a $100,000 asset minimum) and focuses on sustainable & impact investing.

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

## Facts

- **Firm:** Emmanuel Capital Management
- **Based in:** Pittsurgh, Pennsylvania
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Flat fee or retainer; One-time planning fee
- **Fees (firm's website):** a $100,000 asset minimum
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $26.3M across 97 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFA
- **Specialties:** Sustainable & impact investing
- **CRD:** 1228623 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1228623)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in PA
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1984)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.emmanuelcapital.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thomas Franks a fee-only financial advisor?

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

### How does Thomas charge for financial advice?

Thomas charges a percentage of assets, hourly fees, a flat fee or retainer and a one-time planning fee.

### How much does Thomas charge?

According to Emmanuel Capital Management's website, checked October 30, 2026: a $100,000 asset minimum.

### Where is Thomas Franks based?

Thomas Franks is based in Pittsurgh, Pennsylvania.

### What does Thomas specialize in?

Thomas's specialties include sustainable & impact investing.

### What credentials does Thomas Franks hold?

Thomas Franks holds the CFA credential.

### Is Thomas Franks registered with the SEC?

Yes. Thomas Franks is registered as an investment adviser representative in PA (CRD 1228623), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Emmanuel Capital Management manage?

Emmanuel Capital Management reports $26.3M across 97 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Thomas Franks?

Through Thomas's website, www.emmanuelcapital.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1228623): 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 (http://emmanuelcapital.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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