DC Modern Luxury’s Men of Style
For nearly two decades, Paul Franklin has been helping business owners, executives, and athletes make confident financial decisions that align with their goals and values. As Principal of Franklin Capital Strategies, his focus extends beyond building wealth—it’s about building community. Now entering a new chapter of both life and career, Paul remains committed to mentoring advisors, supporting families, and strengthening the D.C. region he’s proud to call home.
The Most Underrated Type of Life Insurance for Business Owners
In this episode of Better Wealth, host Caleb Guilliams sits down with Paul Franklin to shed light on a powerful but often overlooked tool for business owners—key person life insurance. They explore how this strategic policy not only protects your company’s future but also offers financial stability and continuity when it matters most. Learn why this smart type of coverage shouldn’t be underrated and how it can safeguard both your legacy and your bottom line.
Forbes 2022 Top Financial Security Professional
In 2022, Paul Franklin was recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Financial Security Professionals, an honor granted to just 100 agents across the nation. We are incredibly excited to receive this award, and we are extremely grateful to our clients who made this possible. Insurance professionals earned this recognition based on various criteria such as personal interviews, assets under management, and compliance records. Honorees were chosen by SHOOK Research, an independent research firm. To learn more about their methodology, click here.
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DC Modern Luxury’s Men of Style
From the moment Paul Franklin stopped playing competitive sports after college, he knew he wanted to coach and help people on and off the field. Fast forward almost 15 years, and he’s still doing both at a high level. As principal of Franklin Capital Strategies (FCS), Paul is a third generation financial professional with offices in the DC region and Cleveland, Ohio. FCS helps crystalize the goals and wishes of business owners, corporate executives, professional athletes, entertainers and a wide range of clients seeking a sound financial future.
How a High School Football Coach Landed NFL, MLB and NBA Clients
Professional athletes are among the most coveted clients for advisors – and present unique financial challenges that those athletes are typically ill-equipped to handle themselves. Paul Franklin leveraged his role as a high-school football coach to pursue a career serving those clients.
How to Prepare for 5 Unexpected Costs of Retirement
However, they could be setting themselves up for financial failure if they don't consider other unforeseen expenses that might be lurking in their future. “These are expenses that are not built into the budget or the cash flow,” says Paul I. Franklin, principal of financial advisory firm Franklin Capital Strategies in Vienna, Virginia.
Interview With Franklin Capital Strategies Founder Paul I. Franklin
The following interview is with Paul I. Franklin, Founder and Principle of Franklin Capital Strategies. Franklin Capital Strategies specializes in the protection, accumulation, and distribution of wealth to individuals, families, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes throughout the country. This interview was conducted by Evan Thammahong, J.D. Candidate and aspiring NFL/Sports Agent.
Financial Planning for Professional Athletes
Franklin shares his vision of what makes a great financial strategic plan for athletes, and has worked with many professional athletes and is himself a long-time athlete and football coach. Through these experiences, he has become an expert on the intersection of sports and financial strategies.
For the Record - September 2017
Franklin Capital Strategies, a financial strategies firm, has opened an office in Vienna. Paul Franklin, a third generation financial adviser who has worked in the industry since 2009, founded the firm. The company also has a location in Cleveland.
Professional Recognition
Franklin has announced the launch of a new office in Vienna. Franklin Capital Strategies is a full-service financial strategies firm founded by Franklin. He coordinates planning efforts on behalf of the firm’s clients in areas such as investments, insurance and estate planning.
