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Frank M. Sands

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CRD#: 1248316
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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.

Frank Melville Sands SR., who also goes by Frank Melville Sands, was a registered financial professional .

Frank is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Frank had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Frank Melville Sands

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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Experience


Past

November 23, 2005 - March 29, 2017

SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137610
Arlington, VA
Past

February 11, 1992 - November 30, 2005

SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP

RIA
CRD#: 104742
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

July 22, 1986 - February 11, 1992

FOLGER NOLAN FLEMING DOUGLAS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 319
Past

June 20, 1984 - April 16, 1986

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 260

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".
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SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 137610 / SEC#: 801-64820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/23/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SC
SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 137610 / SEC#: 801-64820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1000 Wilson Blvd. Suite 3000, Arlington, VA 22209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 562-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC ADV PART 2A (MARCH 31 2025) (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts313
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 45,180,826,186

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/15/2025
Cover Page
11/08/2024
10/16/2023

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Company Information


SANDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 137610

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