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Gregory Thomas Frech

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES
PALM DESERT, CA
·CRD# 2945802·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Gregory Thomas Frech, who also goes by Gregory T Frech, Greg Frech, is a registered financial advisor currently at CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Palm Desert, California and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Palm Desert, California. Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gregory has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE,...

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Other Aliases

Gregory T Frech, Greg Frech

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Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 288992
RIA
74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
January 18, 2019 - Present
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.Current·CRD# 104100
BD
74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
March 24, 2021 - Present

Past

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTSPast·CRD# 35747
BD
Palm Desert, CA
January 18, 2019 - March 1, 2021
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
RIA
Palm Desert, CA
June 1, 2009 - January 22, 2019
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
BD
Palm Desert, CA
June 1, 2009 - January 22, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLCPast·CRD# 8209
RIA
Palm Desert, CA
January 6, 2009 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLCPast·CRD# 8209
BD
Palm Desert, CA
January 6, 2009 - June 1, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
RIA
Indian Wells, CA
September 21, 1998 - January 8, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
Indian Wells, CA
July 6, 1998 - January 8, 2009
WMA SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 32625
BD
Duluth, GA
October 3, 1997 - March 17, 1998

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Current Firm

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CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2017 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Phone Number

(760) 834-7250

# of Employees

21

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CYPRESS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2/6/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,215

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,339,348,214

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Other business activities

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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) JAN 2002; GMK ENTERPRISES, LAQUINTA, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; HOLDING COMPANY FOR FAMILY BUSINESS(ES); OWNER; VISION, STRATEGY, BOOKS AND RECORDS; DEVOTE 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 2) JAN 2012; GRAND PRIZE NETWORK, LLC, LAQUINTA, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; MOBILE APPLICATION; MANAGING MEMBER; VISION AND STRATEGY; DEVOTE 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 3) JAN 2018; CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC, PALM DESERT, CA; INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; MANAGING DIRECTOR AND SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR; DEVOTE 160 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 4) JAN 2019; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL, PALM DESERT, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; SALES OF INSURANCE; INSURANCE SALES; DEVOTE 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS.

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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".
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CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2017 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(3/24/2021)
IAR
California
(1/18/2019)
RR
California
(3/24/2021)
RR
Florida
(3/24/2021)
RR
Maine
(3/24/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(3/24/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(3/24/2021)
RR
New York
(3/24/2021)
RR
Washington
(6/1/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Jul 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Sep 2008About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1997About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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