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Frankie A. Portugal

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Boca Raton, FL 33432
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CRD#: 2522168
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Professional summary


Frankie Alejandro Portugal, who also goes by Frankie A Portugal, Frank Portugal, Frankie Alejandro Portugal, Frankie A Vazquez, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Frankie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Frankie has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Frankie A Portugal | Frank Portugal | Frankie Alejandro Portugal | Frankie A Vazquez

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 20, 2023 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 120 E. Palmetto Park Road Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33432Office #2: 10891 South Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437Office #3: 9035 Lafontana Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33434Office #4: 7028 W Palmetto Park Rd #101, Boca Raton, FL 33433
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Boca Raton, FL
Current

January 23, 2023 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 120 E. Palmetto Park Road Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33432Office #2: 10891 South Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437Office #3: 9035 Lafontana Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33434Office #4: 7028 W Palmetto Park Rd #101, Boca Raton, FL 33433
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Boca Raton, FL
Past

October 23, 2019 - December 11, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 2, 2019 - October 3, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HALLANDALE, FL
Past

October 14, 2014 - December 19, 2018

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 150696
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Past

June 16, 2014 - October 14, 2014

AMHERST SECURITIES GROUP, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 31141
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 2, 2013 - November 5, 2013

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 2, 2013 - November 5, 2013

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 23, 2010 - January 2, 2013

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6255
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 15, 2010 - January 2, 2013

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 27, 2010 - November 8, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
KEY BISCAYNE, FL
Past

February 1, 2010 - November 8, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
KEY BISCAYNE, FL
Past

December 13, 2007 - October 30, 2009

COLONIAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 111668
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

February 24, 2003 - December 3, 2007

AMHERST SECURITIES GROUP, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 31141
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 10, 2001 - February 28, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
ORLANDO, FL
Past

August 10, 2001 - February 28, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 2000 - August 22, 2001

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
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".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
California
(1/23/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/23/2023)
IAR
Florida
(9/20/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(8/9/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/19/2025)
RR
Ohio
(8/9/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/15/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 7/6/2004
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERTDIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREWDIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNONDIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLEDIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAULDIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLINDIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTTDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5873893

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43,067
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,127,646,064

Disclosures


Regulatory Event38
Arbitration19

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628Boca Raton, FL 33432

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