AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
TF

Thomas Richard Franco

VP DISTRIBUTORS
MIAMI, FL
·CRD# 2651546·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Richard Franco, who also goes by Tommy Franco, is a registered financial advisor currently at VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Miami, Florida. Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Tommy Franco

Blog Corner

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
View profile
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Contact Information

This advisor has not claimed their profile yet, so there is no contact information to display at this time.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 3036
BD
Miami, FL
May 8, 2015 - Present
UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.·CRD# 583
RIA
Coral Gables, FL
December 21, 2001 - December 31, 2008
UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.·CRD# 583
BD
Coral Gables, FL
December 21, 2001 - April 8, 2015
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 3036
BD
Hartford, CT
January 6, 2000 - December 10, 2001
PXP SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 22898
BD
Hartford, CT
October 24, 1996 - January 6, 2000
WALDRON & CO., INC.·CRD# 868
BD
Irvine, CA
April 22, 1996 - August 6, 1996
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5979
BD
Detroit, MI
January 23, 1996 - May 3, 1996

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Current Firm

VD
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION | VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC | VP DISTRIBUTORS INC

CRD#: 3036 / SEC#: 8-14100
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103

Mailing Address

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103

Phone Number

(860) 503-1348

Established

Delaware since 09/30/2011

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VIRTUS PARTNERS, INCSOLE MEMBER—
BACHRACH, IANSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARKETING2797509
BICKS, MICHAEL WAYNEMANAGING DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION INTELLIGENCE5450963
DANOS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL ACCOUNTS2716625
FRANCO, THOMAS RICHARDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, RETAIL SALES2651546
GRISWOLD, HEIDI CHRISTINEVICE PRESIDENT, FUND SERVICES2304631
HANLEY, DAVID GEORGE JRSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER5455435
KATZ, DAVID JAYSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL2813039
MACCONE, JOSEPH EDMUNDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION4273677
MANDINACH, BARRY MITCHELLEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1234185
PERLMAN, DIANA MARIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2555302
PURKALITIS, ANDRA CYNTHIAEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY3070864

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

Bond

3

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(5/8/2015)
RR
Alaska
(5/8/2015)
RR
Arizona
(5/8/2015)
RR
Arkansas
(5/8/2015)
RR
California
(5/8/2015)
RR
Colorado
(5/8/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(5/8/2015)
RR
Delaware
(5/8/2015)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/8/2015)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2015)
RR
Georgia
(5/8/2015)
RR
Hawaii
(5/8/2015)
RR
Idaho
(5/8/2015)
RR
Illinois
(5/8/2015)
RR
Indiana
(5/8/2015)
RR
Iowa
(5/8/2015)
RR
Kansas
(5/8/2015)
RR
Kentucky
(5/8/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(5/8/2015)
RR
Maine
(5/8/2015)
RR
Maryland
(5/8/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/8/2015)
RR
Michigan
(5/8/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(5/8/2015)
RR
Mississippi
(5/8/2015)
RR
Missouri
(5/8/2015)
RR
Montana
(5/8/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(5/8/2015)
RR
Nevada
(5/8/2015)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/8/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(5/8/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(5/8/2015)
RR
New York
(5/8/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(5/8/2015)
RR
North Dakota
(5/8/2015)
RR
Ohio
(5/8/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/8/2015)
RR
Oregon
(5/8/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/8/2015)
RR
Puerto Rico
(5/8/2015)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/8/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(5/8/2015)
RR
South Dakota
(5/8/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(5/8/2015)
RR
Texas
(5/8/2015)
RR
Utah
(5/8/2015)
RR
Vermont
(5/8/2015)
RR
Virginia
(5/8/2015)
RR
Washington
(5/8/2015)
RR
West Virginia
(5/8/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/8/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(5/8/2015)

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 Nov 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 7 exam

Series 51 — Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2021About the Series 51 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 2005About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Thomas Richard Franco's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#
TF
Follow Thomas
Get alerted to job moves, licensing changes, and new disclosures
Free — no card required