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Frank A. Germana

BNY ADVISORS
Pennington, NJ 08534
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CRD#: 1861815
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Professional summary


Frank Anthony Germana JR, who also goes by Frank A Germana, Frank Germana, is a registered financial advisor currently at BNY ADVISORS located in Pennington, New Jersey.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Frank has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 27, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Frank A Germana | Frank Germana

Other business activities


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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

October 8, 2019 - Present

BNY ADVISORS

Office #1: 1800 American Blvd. Suite 300 - Pod D, Pennington, NJ 08534
RIA
CRD#: 106108
Pennington, NJ
Past

October 8, 2019 - December 20, 2024

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

January 19, 2018 - May 4, 2018

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116021
State College, PA
Past

September 15, 2005 - September 18, 2018

J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107038
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 2005 - December 20, 2017

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 15, 2003 - June 21, 2005

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 27, 2001 - December 9, 2003

EMAT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104261
MALVERN, PA
Past

January 4, 2001 - May 18, 2001

EMAT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104261
MALVERN, PA
Past

September 29, 2000 - June 21, 2005

BNY ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106108
MALVERN, PA
Past

October 22, 1997 - June 21, 2005

LOCKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40655
MALVERN, PA
Past

November 15, 1995 - September 30, 1997

VALLEY FORGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7438
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

August 23, 1995 - October 17, 1995

TRADESTAR INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14565
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 1, 1991 - August 23, 1995

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 15647
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 26, 1990 - August 1, 1991

TRADE$AVER INC.

BD
CRD#: 17458
Past

August 18, 1988 - December 7, 1989

SECURITY FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10825
PHOENIXVILLE, PA

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".
BA
BNY ADVISORS
BNY ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS INC | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | BNY MELLON ADVISORS

CRD#: 106108 / SEC#: 801-52378

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/1996 Approved)

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
Alabama
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Alaska
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Arkansas
(10/29/2025)
IAR
California
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/23/2021)
IAR
Delaware
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Hawaii
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Idaho
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Indiana
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Iowa
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Kansas
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Kentucky
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Maine
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Minnesota
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Mississippi
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Missouri
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Montana
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Nebraska
(10/31/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(10/30/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire
(10/29/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/2/2021)
IAR
New Mexico
(10/30/2025)
IAR
New York
(10/29/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/29/2025)
IAR
North Dakota
(11/6/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Oklahoma
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/8/2019)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(10/29/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/29/2025)
IAR
South Dakota
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Utah
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Vermont
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Washington
(4/23/2021)
IAR
West Virginia
(10/30/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/29/2025)
IAR
Wyoming
(10/29/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/5/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BA
BNY ADVISORS
BNY ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS INC | LOCKWOOD ADVISORS | LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON LOCKWOOD | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | BNY MELLON ADVISORS

CRD#: 106108 / SEC#: 801-52378

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1800 American Blvd. Suite 300 - Pod D, Pennington, NJ 08534
Mailing Address
Phone number
800-200-3033, OPTION 3
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
79

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. MANAGED360 PROGRAM WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts122,578
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 23,959,697,127

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
08/28/2024
10/27/2023

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Company Information


BNY ADVISORS

CRD#: 106108Pennington, NJ 08534

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