Martin Kurtz

1701 River Drive
Suite 300
Moline, Illinois, 61265
Phone: 309.797.4030
Website: www.theplanningcenter.com
Credentials: CFP®
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Registry Member Since 2005

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 client’s 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.
    Advisor Name: Martin Kurtz
    Most Recent Update: May/10/2013