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Cynthia J. Metts

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CRD#: 1809331
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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.

Cynthia Jean Metts, who also goes by Cindy Engkraf, Cynthia Jean Engkraf, was a registered financial professional .

Cynthia is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Cynthia had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Cindy Engkraf | Cynthia Jean Engkraf

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

October 4, 2010 - October 6, 2021

FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 147537
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

October 4, 2010 - April 29, 2016

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

March 2, 2006 - October 11, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - January 20, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

October 17, 1996 - January 20, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

July 15, 1996 - September 16, 1996

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 28, 1995 - November 17, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

November 17, 1994 - July 15, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

December 6, 1993 - July 26, 1994

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

October 22, 1992 - December 22, 1993

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

August 17, 1988 - September 8, 1992

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 20, 1988 - September 2, 1988

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659

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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FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FRANK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 147537 / SEC#: 801-121668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/7/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2021 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/20/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/14/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/4/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FF
FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FRANK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 147537 / SEC#: 801-121668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/7/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2021 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/20/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2710 Loker Avenue West Suite 230, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 438-3360
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 ADV PART 2 (1/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts462
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 164,442,897

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Company Information


FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 147537

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