Steven Franzen is a PFS-designated registered investment advisor at Vertex Partners, based in Downers Grove, IL, with 25 years of industry experience. Steven is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 843 clients with $1B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.00% |
Annual management fee ranges between 0.30% and 2.00% depending on portfolio size, composition, and services rendered.
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Location
3000 Woodcreek Drive, Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Steven is involved in several business activities, including tax preparation/accounting through Steven P. Franzen CPA PC (taking up a significant portion of his time), serving as managing partner for Vertex Accounting Partners, LLC (full-time), and providing investment advisory services through Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC and VERTEX PARTNERS (about 10-20% of his time each). He also acts as a trustee for several trusts (minimal time).
Employment History
Current Registrations
Vertex Partners
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Highpoint Planning Partners
Highpoint Planning Partners
LPL Financial LLC
Waterstone Financial Group, INC.
Waterstone Financial Group, INC.Broker
Veravest Investment Advisors, INC.
Veravest Investments, INC.Broker
State Registrations9 states
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