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Barry L. Adler

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CRD#: 1586
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Professional summary


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Barry Lynn Adler, who also goes by Barry L. Adler, was a registered financial professional .

Barry is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Barry had worked at 23 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Barry L. Adler

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 18, 2022 - April 28, 2023

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 18, 2022 - April 28, 2023

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 18, 2022 - April 28, 2023

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 18, 2022 - April 28, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 18, 2022 - April 28, 2023

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

August 21, 2017 - April 28, 2023

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
Pasadena, CA
Past

January 16, 2008 - August 21, 2017

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 15, 2002 - January 16, 2008

THE SHEMANO GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35528
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 11, 2002 - October 21, 2002

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 14, 2001 - February 11, 2002

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 24, 2001 - November 20, 2001

WITENBERG INVESTMENT COMPANIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42372
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

April 9, 1999 - August 29, 2001

RH INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13457
GLENDALE, CA
Past

March 8, 1999 - April 13, 1999

PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18555
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

April 1, 1985 - February 4, 1999

DRAKE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1984 - April 2, 1985

BROADCHILD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7702
Past

June 16, 1982 - June 7, 1984

UNIVERSAL HERITAGE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 32
Past

November 4, 1981 - June 17, 1982

SECURITIES WEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4898
Past

June 23, 1978 - August 29, 1984

INVESTORS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7539
Past

December 13, 1973 - June 17, 1981

INVESTORS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 438
Past

September 10, 1973 - February 14, 1974

PARKER-JACKSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2980
Past

July 16, 1973 - October 27, 1973

FREDRICK GREGORY & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4240
Past

September 21, 1972 - October 26, 1973

UNITED SECURITIES COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 5000
Past

September 13, 1971 - November 5, 1972

FRANK AND DRAKE, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 331

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative 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: 6/29/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/7/1971
Registered Representative Examination

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 (2 States and Territories)


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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
01/10/2024

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Company Information


SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

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