Martin Kurtz
Suite 300
Moline, Illinois, 61265
Business Philosophy
The Planning Center believes the financial planning process is the most effective catalyst for change in your financial life, and is primarily a financial planning firm, widely respected for practicing grounded philosophies. Our processes are backed by academic research in financial planning, investment management, and behavioral science. It is our intention to customize each clients financial plan according to their values, goals, and circumstances. Over time, the advisor-client relationship becomes an opportunity for both personal growth and financial strength. Our proprietary approach blends both life and money decisions to continuously develop both financial security and true peace of mind.
My Minimum Asset Requirements: $250,000
Types of Clients:
- Individuals
- Companies (Non-Pension)
Types of Services:
- Financial Planning Advice & Services
- Insurance Advice & Services
- Tax Advice & Services
Assets Under Management:
- Did Not Provide
Number of Clients:
- Did Not Provide
1. What are your firm names?
-
Registered Investment Advisor
The Planning Center, Inc.
2. What is your type of RIA registration?
- SEC
3. Are you a sole practitioner or a member of a firm or team?
- Member Firm or Team
4. What is your relationship to your Registered Investment Advisor?
- Owner
5. What are your years of applicable financial service experience?
- 15 Years
6. Do you have any college degree(s)?
School
- Gustavus Adolphus College
- University of Iowa
Degree
- 3
- 1
Major
7. Do you belong to any industry associations?
- Financial Planning Association
- NAPFA
- AIFA
8. What is your CRD or IARD number?
- 118994
9. Do you hold any active securities licenses?
- No Active Security Licenses
10. Which categories of financial services do you provide?
- Financial Planning Advice & Services
- Insurance Advice & Services
- Tax Advice & Services
11. Which planning services do you provide?
- Financial Plans
- Retirement Plans
- College Plans
- Estate Plans
- Charitable Plans
- Tax Plans
- Other
12. Which investment advisory services do you provide?
- Investment Strategy & Policy
- Risk Management
- Rebalancing
- Tax Efficient Investing
- Asset Allocation
- Performance Reports
- Money Manager Selection
- Performance Reports
- Other
13. If you make investment decisions for clients, how do you invest their assets?
- Did Not Provide
14. How many clients (not accounts) do you currently service?
- Did Not Provide
15. What amount of client assets is currently under your management or advisement?
- Did Not Provide
16. What is minimum fee for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
17. What is your minimum asset requirement for your investment services?
- $250,000
18. What is your minimum net worth requirement for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
19. What type of compensation do you receive for your planning services?
- Asset Based Fees, Hourly Fees, Fixed Fees
20. What type of compensation do you receive for your investment advisory services?
- Asset Based Fees, Hourly Fees, Fixed Fees
21. Do you work with remote clients over the Internet and telephone?
- Yes
22. Do you hold any active insurance licenses?
- No Active Insurance Licenses
23. Are you a Registered Investment Advisor or an Investment Advisor Representative?
- Yes
24. Do you acknowledge you are a fiduciary when you provide financial advice and services for fees?
- Yes
25. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment advisory services?
- Illinois
- Iowa
26. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment and brokerage products?
- Did Not Provide
27. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell insurance products?
- Did Not Provide
28. Do you have any compliance disclosures for the past 5 years?
- Investment Disclosures: No
- Insurance Disclosures: No
29. Do you have any criminal disclosures since you became an adult?
- Misdemeanors: No
- Felonies: No
30. How do investors view your ADV Part II?
Available Upon Request
31. What languages do you speak fluently?
- Did Not Provide
32. What is your primary role?
- Did Not Provide
33. Which investment products do you sell?
- None (I do not sell investment products)
34. Which insurance products do you sell?
- None (I do not sell insurance products)
35. Do you provide tax advice and services?
- No
36. Do you provide legal advice and services?
- Did Not Provide
37. Do you provide any limited engagement services?
- Planning Only (No investment services)
- Financial Plan Reviews
38. What types of clients do you work with?
- Individuals
- Companies (Non-Pension)
39. Where does your first meeting with a prospective client take place?
- At My Office
40. Which companies act as custodians for your clients assets?
- Trust Company of America
- TD Ameritrade
41. What types of reports do you provide your clients and what is the frequency?
42. General Comments:
Did Not Provide
Certification
I certify all of the information in my professional profile is accurate and up-to-date.Most Recent Update: May/10/2013