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Paul I. Comi

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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Paul Israel Comi, who also goes by Paul I. Comi, was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Paul had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Paul I. Comi

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 24, 2022 - March 31, 2023

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 24, 2022 - March 31, 2023

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 24, 2022 - March 31, 2023

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 24, 2022 - March 31, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 24, 2022 - March 31, 2023

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

May 29, 2018 - March 31, 2023

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
Pasadena, CA
Past

August 22, 2008 - March 31, 2023

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
Pasadena, CA
Past

June 6, 2008 - June 11, 2008

HUNTER WORLD MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38755
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

March 13, 2006 - February 1, 2008

AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127648
CALABASAS, CA
Past

June 14, 2005 - March 14, 2006

FINANCE 500, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12981
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 15, 2004 - April 12, 2005

BATTENKILL CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 131548
MANCHESTER CENTER, VT
Past

November 20, 2003 - November 1, 2004

NEWPOINT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 101920
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

October 22, 2002 - November 15, 2005

MONITOR CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 46743
LEE, NH
Past

May 3, 1999 - April 16, 2002

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 14, 1999 - April 15, 1999

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 5, 1998 - June 6, 1998

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 7, 1997 - February 26, 1998

FINANCE 500, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12981
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 19, 1997 - August 8, 1997

MAXWELL CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40146
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 20, 1995 - March 6, 1997

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 16, 1995 - July 14, 1995

SHAMROCK PARTNERS, LTD

BD
CRD#: 23955
MEDIA, PA
Past

March 14, 1995 - June 30, 1995

WS CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28537
GLENDALE, CA
Past

July 16, 1993 - February 27, 1995

AMERINATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27986
Past

February 21, 1990 - May 27, 1993

REYNOLDS KENDRICK STRATTON, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10414
Past

March 21, 1989 - February 21, 1990

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/28/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/3/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SP
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
ADVANCED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787 / SEC#: 801-70354, 8-66046

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/07/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 686-4724
Established
California since 02/05/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
248

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SORRENTO PACIFIC CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.MEMBER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELAFINOP6606756
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 222,328,734

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

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