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Donald N. Van Dyke

SOVRAN ADVISORS
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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CRD#: 4026550
DV

Professional summary


Donald Ng Van Dyke is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Donald has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 02/2021; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOVRAN ADVISORS LLC - CRD 329415; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 02/2024; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHULA VISTA PARKS AND RECREATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: CHULA VISTA, CA 91913; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDE CLASSES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS; START DATE: 01/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: KARATE INSTRUCTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TEACH KARATE TO PEOPLE WHO SIGN UP FOR THE CLASSES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; START DATE: 08/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OFFER LIFE AND FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WORK WITH CLIENTS TO DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS. OFFER INVESTMENT PRODUCT TO HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VANDERLUME LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ONLINE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS; START DATE: 10/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DAY-TO-DAY BUSINESS OPERATIONS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 23, 2024 - Present

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
CRD#: 329415
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio North Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 5, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 25, 2017 - March 5, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 5, 2006 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 2, 2006 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 2, 2006 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 2, 2003 - October 5, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 8, 2003 - October 5, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 19, 2001 - April 9, 2003

FORTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28784
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 8, 2000 - November 1, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 26, 2000 - December 21, 2000

KIRLIN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 21210
SYOSSET, NY
Past

December 7, 1999 - May 19, 2000

HAMPTON-PORTER, INVESTMENT BANKERS, A CALIFORNIA LLC

BD
CRD#: 42949
SAN DIEGO, CA

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
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 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
Arizona
(2/22/2024)
RR
California
(2/22/2024)
IAR
California
(2/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/22/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(2/22/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/22/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/22/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/22/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maine
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/22/2024)
RR
Michigan
(2/22/2024)
RR
Missouri
(2/22/2024)
RR
Montana
(2/22/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/22/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/22/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/22/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/22/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/27/2024)
RR
Utah
(2/22/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/20/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/21/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 281-9890
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A (8/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,470
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,308,617,291

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Company Information


SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 329415San Diego, CA 92108

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