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Andrew P. Baker

SOVRAN ADVISORS
San Diego, CA 92103
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CRD#: 6207565
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Professional summary


Andrew Patrick Baker, who also goes by Andrew Baker, 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.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Andrew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrew Baker

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: SOVRAN ADVISORS LLC - CRD 329415 INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PLANNER START DATE: 02/2024 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BAKERSTAYZ INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 8730 WONDERLAND AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90046 NATURE OF BUSINESS: SHORT TERM RENTALS START DATE: 09/2023 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE BOOKINGS AND GUEST COMMUNICATIONS 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BAKER STAYZ INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 3791 BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 NATURE OF BUSINESS: SHORT TERM RENTALS START DATE: 11/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE BOOKINGS AND GUEST COMMUNICATIONS 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BAKER GAINES FP INC (THE DBA IS FINANCIAL HAUS) INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/2021 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: I AM THE LEADER OF THE TEAM HERE AT FINANCIAL HAUS, I MENTOR AND DO JOINT WORK WITH THE TWO YOUNGER ADVISORS, I ALSO MEET WITH CLIENTS! 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BAKER GAINES ENTERPRISES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: 838 RAVEN STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92102 NATURE OF BUSINESS: SHORT TERM RENTAL START DATE: 01/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: THIS IS IN THE PROCESS OF DISSOLVING AND I DO NOT CURRENTLY DO BUSINESS UNDER THIS ENTITY;

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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

February 23, 2024 - Present

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1253 University Ave #1002, San Diego, CA 92103
RIA
CRD#: 329415
San Diego, CA
Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1253 University Ave Ste 1002, San Diego, CA 92103
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 11, 2022 - March 5, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
San Diego, CA
Past

August 8, 2022 - March 5, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
San Diego, CA
Past

March 12, 2018 - October 22, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 22589
San Diego, CA
Past

March 12, 2018 - August 12, 2022

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
San Diego, CA
Past

March 12, 2018 - October 22, 2021

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
San Diego, CA
Past

March 12, 2018 - August 12, 2022

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
San Diego, CA
Past

March 3, 2016 - March 5, 2018

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164663
San Diego, CA
Past

June 21, 2013 - March 5, 2018

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
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
Alabama
(2/22/2024)
RR
Alaska
(2/22/2024)
RR
Arizona
(2/22/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(2/22/2024)
RR
California
(2/22/2024)
IAR
California
(2/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/22/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(2/22/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/22/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(2/22/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/22/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/22/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(2/22/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/22/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/22/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/22/2024)
RR
New York
(2/22/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/22/2024)
RR
Ohio
(2/22/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/22/2024)
RR
Oregon
(2/22/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/22/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/30/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/22/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/27/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/22/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/22/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(2/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/6/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 329415San Diego, CA 92103

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