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Thomas Lee Frey

FREY FINANCIAL
Urbana, IL
·CRD# 1950326·37 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Lee Frey is a registered financial advisor currently at FREY FINANCIAL located in Urbana, Illinois and STERLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Champaign, Illinois. Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FREY FINANCIAL·CRD# 123538
RIA
2730, Urbana, IL 61802
October 14, 1998 - Present
STERLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 131304
RIA
301 N. Neil Street, Suite 203, Champaign, IL 61820
September 8, 2014 - Present
FREY FINANCIAL·CRD# 123538
RIA
Savoy, IL
October 14, 1998 - December 31, 2002
CONTINENTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 2864
BD
Bryan, OH
January 3, 1994 - May 10, 1999
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 19948
BD
Atlanta, GA
April 6, 1992 - December 31, 1993
DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.·CRD# 4679
BD
August 22, 1989 - June 16, 1992

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Current Firm

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STERLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

STERLING FINANCIAL, INC | STERLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 131304 / SEC#: 801-112948
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/26/2018 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/30/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (5/4/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

301 N. Neil Street, Suite 203, Champaign, IL 61820

Phone Number

(217) 398-1900

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWM ADV 2A (3/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

737

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$494,582,785

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Other business activities

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MR. FREY IS THE SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THOMAS LEE FREY D/B/A FREY FINANCIAL, AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. MR. FREY HAS OWNED THIS BUSINESS SINCE 1993 AND CURRENTLY CONSULTS WITH FORMER CLIENTS AS REQUESTED AND REVIEWS FORMER CLIENT INVESTMENT ACCOUNT STATEMENTS. FREY FINANCIAL HAS NO REGULAR HOURS.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STERLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

STERLING FINANCIAL, INC | STERLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 131304 / SEC#: 801-112948
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/26/2018 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/30/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (5/4/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Illinois
(10/14/1998)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1993About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1990About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1989About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1994About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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