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Russell T. Gebhard

SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Houston, TX 77098
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CRD#: 2031101
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Professional summary


Russell Thomas Gebhard, who also goes by Russel Thomas Gebhard, Rusty Gebhard, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Houston, Texas and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Russell has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Russel Thomas Gebhard | Rusty Gebhard

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. 2/23/2011: DBA ONLY - SOVEREIGN COAST WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC - HOUSTON, TX. 2. 3/5/2014: DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC - 240 HOURS PER MONTH; 7 HOURS DURING TRADING - HOUSTON, TX. 3. 6/30/2015 - Sovereign Wealth Advisors, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 06/22/15 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through Sovereign Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 06/2015. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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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

January 15, 2020 - Present

SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 3120 Southwest Frwy Suite 500, Houston, TX 77098
RIA
CRD#: 188524
Houston, TX
Current

August 26, 2005 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 3120 Southwest Fwy Ste 500, Houston, TX 77098Office #2: 500 N Shoreline Blvd, Ste 400, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 8, 2020 - October 28, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

June 29, 2015 - December 31, 2019

SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 188524
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 26, 2005 - December 23, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 10, 2000 - August 29, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 8, 2000 - August 29, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 8, 1995 - August 22, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 13, 1995 - March 7, 1995

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
Past

July 31, 1993 - March 1, 1995

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 1993 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
SW
SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
SOVEREIGN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 188524 / SEC#: 801-98346

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2015 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/2/2008)
RR
Alaska
(10/4/2023)
RR
Arizona
(1/30/2006)
RR
Arkansas
(1/15/2008)
RR
California
(8/26/2005)
RR
Colorado
(1/10/2008)
RR
Connecticut
(1/10/2008)
RR
Delaware
(6/17/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/8/2018)
RR
Florida
(8/26/2005)
RR
Georgia
(8/28/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(1/8/2016)
RR
Illinois
(1/27/2006)
RR
Indiana
(3/9/2006)
RR
Iowa
(8/9/2024)
RR
Kansas
(7/2/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(8/8/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(9/7/2005)
RR
Maryland
(1/10/2007)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/17/2007)
RR
Michigan
(7/30/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(7/7/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(8/26/2005)
RR
Missouri
(1/11/2008)
RR
Montana
(8/8/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(9/26/2014)
RR
Nevada
(11/2/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2008)
RR
New Mexico
(1/27/2006)
RR
New York
(2/8/2006)
RR
North Carolina
(1/18/2013)
RR
Ohio
(8/29/2005)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/29/2005)
RR
Oregon
(7/18/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/22/2007)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/9/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(2/2/2006)
RR
South Dakota
(6/17/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(7/23/2019)
RR
Texas
(10/3/2005)
IAR
Texas
(1/15/2020)
RR
Utah
(6/13/2018)
RR
Virginia
(1/26/2006)
RR
Washington
(3/13/2007)
RR
West Virginia
(12/11/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/29/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/21/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SW
SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
SOVEREIGN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 188524 / SEC#: 801-98346

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3120 Southwest Frwy Suite 500, Houston, TX 77098
Mailing Address
500 North Shoreline Blvd. #400, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone number
(713) 527-3400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWA FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE MARCH 30, 2025 (4/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,870
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 607,035,864

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Company Information


SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 188524Houston, TX 77098

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