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Frank A. Massa

EQUITABLE ADVISORS
New York, NY 10105
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CRD#: 2241858
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Professional summary


Frank Angelo Massa JR, who also goes by Frank Massa, is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC located in New York, New York and STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Frank is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Frank has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Frank Massa

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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

September 18, 1997 - Present

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6627
New York, NY
Current

February 20, 2026 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 13, 2004 - March 3, 2006

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 10, 2001 - July 23, 2003

PARAMOUNT PLANNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 108437
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 1997 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 23, 1996 - April 16, 1997

TRADE-WELL DISCOUNT INVESTING, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 24645
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 23, 1995 - July 26, 1996

WACHOVIA BROKERAGE SERVICE

BD
CRD#: 17503
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

January 26, 1993 - January 12, 1995

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

June 26, 1992 - November 6, 1992

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".
SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
(9/27/1999)
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Alaska
(9/27/1999)
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Arizona
(10/8/1999)
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Arkansas
(9/27/1999)
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California
(9/27/1999)
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Colorado
(9/27/1999)
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Connecticut
(9/27/1999)
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Delaware
(9/27/1999)
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District of Columbia
(9/27/1999)
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Florida
(9/29/1999)
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Georgia
(9/27/1999)
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Hawaii
(9/27/1999)
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Idaho
(9/27/1999)
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Illinois
(9/27/1999)
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Indiana
(9/27/1999)
RR
Iowa
(9/28/1999)
RR
Kansas
(9/27/1999)
RR
Kentucky
(9/28/1999)
RR
Louisiana
(9/29/1999)
RR
Maine
(9/27/1999)
RR
Maryland
(9/27/1999)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/27/1999)
RR
Michigan
(9/27/1999)
RR
Minnesota
(9/28/1999)
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Mississippi
(9/27/1999)
RR
Missouri
(9/28/1999)
RR
Montana
(9/27/1999)
RR
Nebraska
(9/27/1999)
RR
Nevada
(10/20/1999)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/27/1999)
RR
New Jersey
(10/6/1999)
RR
New Mexico
(9/27/1999)
RR
New York
(9/27/1999)
RR
North Carolina
(9/27/1999)
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North Dakota
(10/4/1999)
RR
Ohio
(9/28/1999)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/27/1999)
RR
Oregon
(9/27/1999)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/27/1999)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/27/1999)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/27/1999)
RR
South Carolina
(10/5/1999)
RR
South Dakota
(9/29/1999)
RR
Texas
(9/27/1999)
RR
Utah
(9/27/1999)
RR
Vermont
(9/27/1999)
RR
Virginia
(9/27/1999)
RR
Washington
(9/27/1999)
RR
West Virginia
(9/27/1999)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/1/1999)
RR
Wyoming
(9/27/1999)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/2/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/10/1997
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-4051
Established
Missouri since 05/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
206

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION HOLDING CORPORATIONMEMBER
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESCHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL1434827
BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN CORPRESIDENT AND CEO2400179
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696103
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO-ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
ROWAN, JAMES FRANCISPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1976998

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,648
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,379,138,273

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
Cover Page
09/28/2023

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Company Information


STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 28218New York, NY 10105

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