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Frank W. Friedman

STONEX ADVISORS
Lexington, VA 24450
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CRD#: 2687290
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Professional summary


Frank Wilson Friedman, who also goes by Frank W Friedman, is a registered financial advisor currently at STONEX ADVISORS INC. located in Lexington, Virginia and STONEX SECURITIES INC. located in Lexington, Virginia.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Frank has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Frank W Friedman

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)CONTERSTONE BANK ;54 SOUTH MAIN STREET LEXINGTON, VA 24450; BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT RELATED; BANK EMPLOYEE - INVESTMENT SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; START 05/01/2011; 40 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SEC TRADING HOURS; SERVE AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE FOR LOANS AND DEPOSITS. 2)City of Lexington 300 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450 Municipal leadership/public service Not-Investment related Mayor Set agenda and lead the city council meetings. Attend ribbon cuttings & other duties. 01/01/2017 12 hrs spent per month 1 hour per week during market hours

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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

July 5, 2016 - Present

STONEX ADVISORS INC.

Office #1: 54 South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
RIA
CRD#: 174182
Lexington, VA
Current

December 14, 2011 - Present

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 54 South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
BD
CRD#: 18456
Lexington, VA
Past

December 9, 2011 - July 5, 2016

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
LEXINGTON, VA
Past

December 9, 2011 - December 14, 2011

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 26, 2005 - December 9, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 48
LEXINGTON, VA
Past

February 4, 2005 - September 23, 2005

TRANSCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 129303
LEXINGTON, VA
Past

January 3, 2005 - December 9, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 48
LEXINGTON, VA
Past

October 1, 2000 - January 3, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LEXINGTON, VA
Past

October 1, 2000 - January 3, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 18, 1995 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
SA
STONEX ADVISORS INC.
ABERDEEN FINANCIAL GROUP | WOYTOWICH WISLOSKI INVESTMENT GROUP | WOODEN INVESTMENTS | WILLOWBY ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | WAINWRIGHT LAVENTIS | WAHFELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TEWKSBURY FINANCIAL LLC | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STURM FINANCIAL SERVICES | STREET FINANICAL SERVICES | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STORMS AND ROWDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX ADVISORS INC. | STONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STERNE AGEE INVESTMENT ADVISOR SERVICES, INC. | SPARGER INVESTMENTS | SMART MONEY STRATEGIES, INC. | SA STONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC. | RON COITE & ASSOCIATES | ROBERTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RKB INVESTMENTS | RIVER FINANCIAL SERVICES | RICHMOND FINANCIAL LLC | REGENCY FINANICAL GROUP, LLC | REDSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | QUARRY LAKES FINANCIAL GROUP | PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ONE SOURCE FINANCIAL GROUP | OLDE HICKORY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OAK CREST FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | NUFRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEBEL FINANCIAL | MORRIS, SMITH & HAYDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MANAGED LEGACY WEALTH COUNSEL | LIFESCOPE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT SERVICES | LEGACY INVESTMENT PLANNING | LANNIGAN SECURITIES | LANEY FINANCIAL | LANCE HOCUTT FINANCIAL GROUP | LAKE NORMAN ADVISORS LLC | KPJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEVIN DICK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO | KENNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEITH FORD AND ASSOCIATES | KAIROS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTMENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | INTEGRARISK CORP | IM WEALTH PARTNERS | HOVANIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HLM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HIZNAY & ASSOCIATES | HENRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | HEADWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH FINANCIAL | GRUDZINSKI FINANCIAL SERVICES | GRANDVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | GEORGE STRATEGIC WEALTH | ELLEDGE, BAIN, SIDES, LLC | EAGLE CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DON LEDFORD ASSOCIATES, LLC | DILWORTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | CWT FINANCIAL | CRESS WEALTH STRATEGIES | COX FINANCIAL CORPORATION | CORLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATIVE CONCEPTS, INC. | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHAD J. KARL | BUSSEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BURLESON DAWKINS INC. | BARNEGAT FINANCIAL | BARKO FINANCIAL | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC

CRD#: 174182 / SEC#: 801-80747

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2014 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
California
(10/7/2014)
RR
Florida
(12/14/2011)
RR
Maryland
(2/6/2012)
RR
Minnesota
(2/6/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(12/14/2011)
RR
Ohio
(2/20/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2012)
RR
South Carolina
(2/7/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/13/2025)
RR
Virginia
(12/14/2011)
IAR
Virginia
(7/5/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(12/14/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/16/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
STONEX ADVISORS INC.
ABERDEEN FINANCIAL GROUP | WOYTOWICH WISLOSKI INVESTMENT GROUP | WOODEN INVESTMENTS | WILLOWBY ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | WAINWRIGHT LAVENTIS | WAHFELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TEWKSBURY FINANCIAL LLC | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STURM FINANCIAL SERVICES | STREET FINANICAL SERVICES | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STORMS AND ROWDON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONEX ADVISORS INC. | STONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STERNE AGEE INVESTMENT ADVISOR SERVICES, INC. | SPARGER INVESTMENTS | SMART MONEY STRATEGIES, INC. | SA STONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC. | RON COITE & ASSOCIATES | ROBERTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RKB INVESTMENTS | RIVER FINANCIAL SERVICES | RICHMOND FINANCIAL LLC | REGENCY FINANICAL GROUP, LLC | REDSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | QUARRY LAKES FINANCIAL GROUP | PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ONE SOURCE FINANCIAL GROUP | OLDE HICKORY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OAK CREST FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | NUFRIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEBEL FINANCIAL | MORRIS, SMITH & HAYDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MANAGED LEGACY WEALTH COUNSEL | LIFESCOPE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT SERVICES | LEGACY INVESTMENT PLANNING | LANNIGAN SECURITIES | LANEY FINANCIAL | LANCE HOCUTT FINANCIAL GROUP | LAKE NORMAN ADVISORS LLC | KPJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEVIN DICK ASSET MANAGEMENT CO | KENNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEITH FORD AND ASSOCIATES | KAIROS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTMENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | INTEGRARISK CORP | IM WEALTH PARTNERS | HOVANIC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HLM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HIZNAY & ASSOCIATES | HENRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | HEADWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH FINANCIAL | GRUDZINSKI FINANCIAL SERVICES | GRANDVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | GEORGE STRATEGIC WEALTH | ELLEDGE, BAIN, SIDES, LLC | EAGLE CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DON LEDFORD ASSOCIATES, LLC | DILWORTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | CWT FINANCIAL | CRESS WEALTH STRATEGIES | COX FINANCIAL CORPORATION | CORLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATIVE CONCEPTS, INC. | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHAD J. KARL | BUSSEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BURLESON DAWKINS INC. | BARNEGAT FINANCIAL | BARKO FINANCIAL | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC

CRD#: 174182 / SEC#: 801-80747

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Perimeter Park South Suite 500 West, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 292-2411
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
233

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAI ADV2A 072825 (7/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,988
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,515,278,523

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/27/2025
Cover Page
02/27/2024
01/20/2023

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Company Information


STONEX ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 174182Lexington, VA 24450

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