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Brian S. Sommers

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
Warrendale, PA 15086
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CRD#: 1487020
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Professional summary


Brian Scott Sommers is a registered financial advisor currently at HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Warrendale, Pennsylvania and PARK SHORE PARTNERS LLC located in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) HBK Fort Myers Realty, LLC. Investment Related. 6603 Summit Drive, Canfield, OH 44406. Rental Property. Principal/Owner. 03/2020. 0 Hrs/Mo. Passive. 2) HBK Erie Realty, LLC. Investment Related. 6603 Summit Drive, Canfield OH 44406. Rental Property. Owner. Start 3/2020. 0 hours per month. Passive Owner. 3) HBK Hermitage Realty, LLC. Investment Related. 6603 Summit Drive, Canfield OH 44406. Rental Property. Owner. Start 3/2020. 0 hours per month. Passive Owner. 4) HBK Meadville Realty, LLC. Investment Related. 6603 Summit Drive, Canfield OH 44406. Rental Property. Owner. Start 3/2020. 0 hours per month. Passive Owner. 5) HBK Financial Holdings. Not Investment Related. 6603 Summit Drive, Canfield OH 44406. Holding Company. Owner/Member. Start 9/2017. 0 hours per month. Passive Owner. 6) HBKS Wealth Advisors. Investment Related. 200 Pinewood Ln, Suite 204, Warrendale, PA 15086. RIA. Principal, Chief Investment Officer. 06/2014. 160 hrs per month/during trading hours. 7) Park Shore Partners. Investment Related. 3838 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 100, Naples, FL 34103. RIA. Principal, Chief Investment Officer. 06/2014. 160 hrs per month/during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 16, 2014 - Present

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 200 Pinewood Lane Suite 204, Warrendale, PA 15086
RIA
CRD#: 112139
Warrendale, PA
Current

August 17, 2023 - Present

PARK SHORE PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 200 Pinewood Ln Suite 204, Warrendale, PA 15086
RIA
CRD#: 145265
Warrendale, PA
Past

December 9, 2013 - June 16, 2014

PARTNERVEST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113621
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 9, 2012 - June 27, 2014

RAYLIANT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150978
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 29, 2007 - July 23, 2012

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 135184
WHEELING, WV
Past

October 23, 2006 - December 21, 2007

VISTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116068
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 6, 2001 - December 31, 2004

GARRISON INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 106873
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

September 11, 2000 - July 26, 2001

PARKER/HUNTER INCORPORATED

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CRD#: 7324
PITTSBURGH, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/16/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/21/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506
Mailing Address
Phone number
(814) 836-5776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
109

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS ADV 2A 11-12-25 (11/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts21,190
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,661,939,874

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
07/28/2023

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Company Information


HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 112139Warrendale, PA 15086

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