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Frank K. Dyer

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES
ALBANY, NY 12207
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CRD#: 1395696
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Professional summary


Frank Kirk Dyer, who also goes by Frank Dyer, is a registered financial advisor currently at PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Albany, New York and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Frank has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Frank Dyer

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. St Pius X Finance Committee. Not Investment Related. Crumite Road, Albany, NY 12211. School and Church. Volunteer. 2013. 2 Hrs/Mo; 0 During Trading Hours. Work with the Other Board Members and Discuss the Finances of Both the Church and School. Not Involved in Any Investment Decisions. 2. Teresian House Foundation Board. Not Investment Related. Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY 12207. Nursing Home. Volunteer. 2010. 2 Hrs/Mo; 0 During Trading Hours. Help with Running of Fund Raising Activities. Not Involved in any Investment Decisions.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 16, 2021 - Present

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
RIA
CRD#: 125648
ALBANY, NY
Current

September 16, 2020 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Current

May 17, 2021 - Present

BROADSTONE SECURITIES

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 101600
ALBANY, NY
Past

June 17, 2021 - July 1, 2021

MICHIGAN ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 124064
ALBANY, NY
Past

December 6, 2018 - October 5, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CLIFTON PARK, NY
Past

December 6, 2018 - October 5, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CLIFTON PARK, NY
Past

March 31, 2017 - August 24, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ALBANY, NY
Past

January 5, 2017 - August 24, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ALBANY, NY
Past

October 6, 2010 - November 15, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
JOHNSTOWN, NY
Past

December 1, 2008 - November 15, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
JOHNSTOWN, NY
Past

February 9, 2007 - November 24, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
DEWITT, NY
Past

February 9, 2007 - November 24, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
DEWITT, NY
Past

January 30, 2004 - February 9, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 566
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

January 30, 2004 - February 9, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

July 1, 2003 - February 2, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 23, 2000 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 30, 1994 - March 24, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 26, 1988 - July 11, 1994

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

August 20, 1985 - March 16, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

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".
PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Terminated)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
New York
(9/16/2020)
IAR
New York
(6/18/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/20/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/11/2021
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/4/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 426-5791
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,419
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 905,367,391

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Company Information


PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 125648Albany, NY 12207

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