Adrian L. Sotelo

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232

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CRD#: 3234061

Professional summary

Adrian Lee Sotelo is a registered financial advisor currently at FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES located in San Antonio, Texas and FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in San Antonio, Texas.

Adrian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Adrian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 2, 2024 - Present

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

Office #1: 16500 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232

RIA

CRD#: 286129

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Current

December 2, 2024 - Present

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 16500 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78232

CRD#: 17465

San Antonio, TX

Past

August 18, 2021 - December 4, 2024

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

BOERNE, TX

Past

August 16, 2021 - December 4, 2024

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

BOERNE, TX

Past

January 25, 2019 - August 17, 2021

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110476

San Antonio, TX

Past

May 16, 2013 - August 16, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 27060

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

April 3, 2003 - May 16, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

CRD#: 17086

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

November 13, 2002 - May 1, 2003

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Past

April 17, 2001 - September 10, 2002

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES | FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286129 / SEC#: 801-108754

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 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.

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

Colorado
(7/16/2025)

New Jersey
(3/31/2025)

New Mexico
(1/3/2025)

IAR

New Mexico
(1/3/2025)

North Carolina
(2/26/2025)

Oklahoma
(1/3/2025)

IAR

Oklahoma
(1/6/2025)

Texas
(12/2/2024)

IAR

Texas
(12/2/2024)

Washington
(3/12/2025)

Wisconsin
(1/3/2025)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/24/2019

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/19/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/16/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES | FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286129 / SEC#: 801-108754

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

111 West Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Mailing Address

Po Box 2538, San Antonio, TX 78299

Phone number

(210) 220-5000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

177

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIS FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,179
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,976,654,932

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/10/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/27/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Adrian L. Sotelo

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Adrian Lee Sotelo's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/24/2019

Series 63

Date: 4/19/2001

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/16/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

Contact information

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

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