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Frank E. Bugaris
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60634
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CRD#: 7145885
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Professional summary
Frank E Bugaris, who also goes by Frank E Bugaris III, Frank Bugaris, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Frank has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Frank E Bugaris Iii | Frank Bugaris
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 2, 2026 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 8300 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634Office #2: 4017 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630Office #3: 3926 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Chicago, IL
Current
March 2, 2026 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 8300 W Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634Office #2: 4017 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630Office #3: 3926 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Chicago, IL
Past
June 20, 2025 - March 12, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
EVANSTON, IL
Past
June 20, 2025 - March 12, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
EVANSTON, IL
Past
February 16, 2022 - June 25, 2025
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 16986
Chicago, IL
Past
February 16, 2022 - June 25, 2025
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 16986
Chicago, IL
Past
September 16, 2019 - February 3, 2022
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 23, 2019 - February 3, 2022
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
CHICAGO, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
Illinois(3/2/2026)
IAR
Illinois(3/2/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/23/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | OWNER | |
| CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERT | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE | 2213136 |
| JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREW | DIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3190249 |
| JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNON | DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER | 2583704 |
| KELLY, GINGER MICHELLE | DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL | 2357692 |
| LUDWICK, JAMES PAUL | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS | 4286771 |
| LYONS, TIMOTHY | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING | 2544688 |
| MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 2512810 |
| OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAEL | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4419793 |
| STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5873893 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 43,067 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,127,646,064 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 38 |
| Arbitration | 19 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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