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William Abe Frankenstein

CFP®
SOVRAN ADVISORS
Pasadena, CA
·CRD# 1027453·43 years experience

Professional Summary

William Abe Frankenstein, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Frankensein, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC located in Pasadena, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Pasadena, California. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. William has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Other Aliases

Bill Frankensein

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1982

Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 329415
RIA
150 S Los Robles Ave Suite 750, Pasadena, CA 91101
February 23, 2024 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
150 S Los Robles Ave Ste 750, Pasadena, CA 91101
February 22, 2024 - Present
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Los Angeles, CA
March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Los Angeles, CA
March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
Woodland Hills, CA
January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Woodland Hills, CA
January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
RIA
Woodland Hills, CA
October 15, 2002 - January 2, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Woodland Hills, CA
September 4, 2002 - January 2, 2015
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP·CRD# 16668
RIA
Woodland Hills, CA
April 25, 2001 - August 16, 2002
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP·CRD# 16668
BD
Reno, NV
May 27, 1999 - August 16, 2002
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 4082
BD
Newark, DE
October 9, 1995 - April 5, 1999
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 5496
BD
Wellesley Hills, MA
April 10, 1992 - October 10, 1995
ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 12969
BD
Boston, MA
April 6, 1983 - April 7, 1992
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
December 21, 1982 - March 17, 1983

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Current Firm

SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

AIMPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PLR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OMEGA WEALTH STRATEGIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMPIRE PRIVATE WEALTH | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | COMPASS CAPITAL | COLLEGE PLANNING AMERICA

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/12/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108

Phone Number

(619) 281-9890

# of Employees

64

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 33 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,135

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,874,347,252

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOVRAN ADVISORS LLC - CRD 329415; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 02/2024; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR SERVICES, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 655 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE #1700 GLENDALE, CA 91203, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT, START DATE: 03/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: RESOURCE, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TALK TO SENIORS ABOUT FINANCIAL PLANNING;

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

AIMPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PLR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OMEGA WEALTH STRATEGIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMPIRE PRIVATE WEALTH | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | COMPASS CAPITAL | COLLEGE PLANNING AMERICA

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/12/2024 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(3/7/2024)
RR
California
(2/23/2024)
IAR
California
(2/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/23/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/23/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/7/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/26/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/10/2025)
RR
New York
(2/23/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1982About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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