Our Financial Architect System™ courses integrate over thirty years of Wall Street expertise, market experience, and legal compliance knowledge. This step-by-step course program empowers raising capital legally at any stage, from Seed to Exit.


"We've crafted this course for the serious entrepreneur who needs to raise a substantial amount of capital, without selling too much of their company's  common equity, too early for too little." 

– Timothy D. Hogan, Founder

Our Financial Architect System™ courses are available in 3 business categories: 

  • Start-Up & Early-Stage Companies
  • Late-Stage Companies 
  • Professional Service Providers

Course Descriptions

Start-Up & Early-Stage Companies

Start-Up & Early-Stage Financial Architect™

This powerful course is for Start-Up & Early-Stage companies seeking seed or development capital. This course is designed for the serious entrepreneur who already has a foundation in business and business finance. Course objectives are ...

Late-Stage Companies

Late-Stage Financial Architect™

This robust course is designed for Late-Stage companies seeking expansion capital. The course is designed as a true “power play” for the experienced entrepreneur of a later-stage company as they enter “shark-infested” waters. The primary objectives for this course are ...

Professional Service Providers

Professional Financial Architect™

This advanced course program is designed as an entrance for lawyers, accountants and Registered Investment Advisors seeking to join the legitimate world of corporate finance. Here, one learns ...

Our History

The Financial Architect System™

The Financial Architect System™ courses are delivered through the Venture Tech Operating System™ powered by Commonwealth Capital Technologies™.

Founded originally in 1998 in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Building, 30 South Wacker Drive, 22nd Floor, Chicago, Illinois, Commonwealth Capital has evolved into a hybrid venture technology company comprised of former Wall Street investment bankers and securities regulators, as well as experts in deal-structuring, corporate governance, fraud prevention, securities regulatory compliance, start-ups, and information technology, servicing our clients, partners, and investors through our Venture Tech Operating System™.

Commonwealth Capital delivers the Financial Architect System™ formalized training courses for entrepreneurs, as well as professional service providers to the small-medium business community and enterprise companies and corporations. 

Our courses are designed specifically to enable entrepreneurs to effectively compete in the U.S. capital markets by empowering founders and entrepreneurs to legally raise capital directly from Accredited Investors in U.S. private capital markets.

Course Authors & Program Leadership

Timothy Daniel Hogan

Financial Architect System™ Course Author, Founder

Mr. Timothy D. Hogan is the Founding Principal, CEO & Board Chairman of Commonwealth Capital, LLC.

Russel C. Weigel, III, Esq.

Financial Architect System™ Course Author, Founder

Mr. Weigel served as Chief Legal Counsel of Commonwealth Capital Advisors, LLC, and Commonwealth Capital, LLC between April 2014 and February 2020. Mr. Weigel is currently on a sabbatical from the firm as he serves as Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.

Jason Bennick

Financial Architect System™ Courses, Board Director

Mr. Jason Bennick, BBA, CBE, is the President of Commonwealth Capital, LLC and Commonwealth Capital Technologies™ and Board Director.

Ms. Mai Luu

CPA, CMA, CFE, and Dean of the Financial Architect System™ Courses Program

Ms. Mai Luu, CPA, CMA, CFE, is the Vice President of Program Operations and a Board Director of Commonwealth Capital, LLC.

Blake Woods

Financial Architect System™ Courses, Board Director

Mr. Blake Woods, MBA, is the Chief Investment Officer and a Board Director of Commonwealth Capital, LLC.

FAQs

If you cannot find the answer to your question below please email: [email protected]

  • How do I know if this course is right for me?

    This course is designed for entrepreneurs seeking to raise significant capital while maintaining control over their company's common equity. If you aim to secure funding without prematurely diluting your ownership, this program will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to achieve that goal.

  • How much is the course?

    As this is a university-level corporate finance educational program comparable to what you would find with reputable universities offering online education, each course is priced individually while granting lifetime course access. This allows entrepreneurs to access the course and complete the program at their own pace. You gain access to all course content, including videos, audiobooks, and chapter exams. Industry professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, and FINRA-registered RIAs, are also granted lifetime access to their materials on the Professional Course.

  • How long does a Financial Architect System™ course take?

    The duration of the Financial Architect System™ course varies based on the specific program. The Start-Up & Early-Stage Financial Architect™ course typically requires 40-50 hours to complete, the Late-Stage Financial Architect™ course takes approximately 45-55 hours, and the Professional Financial Architect™ course generally takes 50-60 hours. Each course includes staged learning examinations to ensure progressive development of confidence, competence, and success.

  • Who should do a Financial Architect System™ course?

    The Financial Architect System™ course is ideal for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to raise significant seed, development, or expansion capital or to intimately learn the process of capital markets. The program is structured into three courses, each tailored to a specific audience. The Start-Up & Early-Stage Financial Architect Course™ is designed for entrepreneurs in the early stages of their ventures, providing foundational knowledge and strategies for raising initial capital while maintaining equity control. For entrepreneurs in more advanced stages of business development, the Late-Stage Financial Architect Course™ focuses on securing more significant amounts of growth capital, emphasizing sophisticated financial structuring. Industry professionals, such as lawyers, CPAs, and registered securities professionals, will find the Professional Financial Architect System Course™ particularly beneficial, as it offers advanced insights and techniques to support their clients in capital-raising endeavors. The Financial Architect System™ courses are meticulously designed to equip participants with the expertise needed to navigate complex capital markets, enhance financial strategies, and ensure long-term success. The staged learning examinations incorporated in each course build confidence, competence, and certainty of success, making the program a valuable investment for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, as well as professional advisors.

  • Are Financial Architect System™ courses available in any translated langauges?

    At this time, all course content is only available in English.

  • Can I do the course from a mobile device?

    All chapter audiobooks can be accessed via a mobile device and may be listened to anywhere with sufficient Wi-Fi or mobile connection. While the Financial Architect System™ course is a web-based program accessible from any device, we strongly recommend attending the course through a desktop or laptop for an optimal learning experience. The course itself is not designed as a mobile application; accessing it from a mobile device may result in formatting and responsiveness issues. Using a desktop or laptop is essential to fully benefit from the course’s comprehensive content and interactive features. This approach ensures that users can engage with the material effectively and without the limitations that mobile devices may impose.

  • How long may I access the full course once I purchase a subscription?

    A one-time course purchase at its published price will provide you lifetime access to the course you purchased and all its online content. If you have purchased an Executive Membership through our legacy subscription program, you will retain course access for as long as your monthly membership remains active. This access includes all course content, such as videos, audiobooks, and chapter exams, allowing you to complete the program at your own pace.

  • What about the Guarantee?

    Yes, there is a guarantee for the Financial Architect System™ course. If you complete the course, produce the required securities-offering document according to the specifications outlined within the program for legal counsel review, receive that review in written form as evidence of such, and attempt to raise capital for at least 180 days without success, we will refund 100% of the course or subscription fees you have paid. This refund is contingent upon our review of your offering document to verify that it has been produced following the course guidelines and all required SEC regulatory compliances.

  • How do I get in touch?

    [email protected] can be emailed at any time. One of our team members will be delighted to respond to your request and help you with whatever you need.

Legal Notice

Please fully read this notice before any course purchase.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, investment, tax, or any other professional advice. Commonwealth Capital LLC, its affiliates, employees, officers, and agents (collectively referred to as "Commonwealth Capital") are not registered as a broker-dealer, investment advisor, or legal advisor with any regulatory body, including but not limited to FINRA, the SEC, or any other financial or governmental authority. We are not a law firm, investment bank, financial institution, or advisory firm, and we do not engage in any activity that requires such registrations.

By enrolling in, accessing, or using this course, you acknowledge and agree that:

  1. No Attorney-Client Relationship: You are not forming, nor have you formed, an attorney-client relationship with Commonwealth Capital or any individual associated with the creation or delivery of this course. This course does not provide legal advice, and nothing in the course should be construed as legal advice for any individual situation. If you require legal advice or assistance, it is your responsibility to seek independent legal counsel licensed in your jurisdiction.

  2. No Financial or Investment Advice: Commonwealth Capital does not provide financial, investment, tax, or accounting advice. The materials contained within this course are of a general informational nature and do not take into account your personal or specific circumstances, financial situation, or investment objectives. Before making any financial or investment decision, you are strongly advised to consult with a qualified financial or investment advisor.

  3. No Warranties: This course and all its content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement. Commonwealth Capital makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information provided in this course, and any reliance on such information is entirely at your own risk.

  4. Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, shall Commonwealth Capital, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or special damages (including but not limited to lost profits, business interruption, loss of data, or legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this course or any related materials, even if Commonwealth Capital has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for any dissatisfaction with the course is to discontinue its use.

  5. Indemnification: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Commonwealth Capital, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from or related to your use of this course, your violation of these terms, or your reliance on the information provided herein.

  6. Third-Party Links: This course may include links to external websites or third-party resources. Commonwealth Capital is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites or resources, nor does it endorse any such websites. Any reliance on these links is at your own risk, and Commonwealth Capital shall bear no liability for any damages or consequences arising from your use of such links.

  7. Jurisdiction: This disclaimer and the terms of this course are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from this course shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Pinellas County, Florida, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

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