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Frank E. Francese

AMG FUNDS LLC
Stamford, CT 06901
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CRD#: 7357154
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Professional summary


Frank E Francese, who also goes by Frank Francese, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMG FUNDS LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut and AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Frank has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Frank Francese

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 8, 2025 - Present

AMG FUNDS LLC

Office #1: 680 Washington Boulevard Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
RIA
CRD#: 153456
Stamford, CT
Current

October 7, 2024 - Present

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
BD
CRD#: 27314
Stamford, CT
Past

December 18, 2023 - August 26, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
New York, NY
Past

March 9, 2023 - August 26, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY

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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AMG FUNDS LLC
AMG DISTRIBUTORS | MANAGERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | AMG WEALTH | AMG FUNDS LLC | AMG FUNDS

CRD#: 153456 / SEC#: 801-56365

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/1999 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

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Alabama
(10/7/2024)
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Alaska
(10/7/2024)
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Arizona
(10/7/2024)
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Arkansas
(10/7/2024)
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California
(10/7/2024)
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Colorado
(10/7/2024)
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Connecticut
(10/7/2024)
IAR
Connecticut
(7/8/2025)
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Delaware
(10/7/2024)
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District of Columbia
(10/7/2024)
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Florida
(10/7/2024)
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Georgia
(10/7/2024)
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Hawaii
(10/7/2024)
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Idaho
(10/7/2024)
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Illinois
(10/7/2024)
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Indiana
(10/7/2024)
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Iowa
(10/7/2024)
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Kansas
(10/7/2024)
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Kentucky
(10/7/2024)
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Louisiana
(10/7/2024)
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Maine
(10/7/2024)
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Maryland
(10/7/2024)
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Massachusetts
(10/7/2024)
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Michigan
(10/7/2024)
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Minnesota
(10/7/2024)
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Mississippi
(10/7/2024)
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Missouri
(10/7/2024)
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Montana
(10/7/2024)
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Nebraska
(10/7/2024)
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Nevada
(10/7/2024)
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New Hampshire
(10/7/2024)
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New Jersey
(10/7/2024)
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New Mexico
(10/7/2024)
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New York
(10/7/2024)
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North Carolina
(10/7/2024)
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North Dakota
(10/7/2024)
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Ohio
(10/7/2024)
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Oklahoma
(10/7/2024)
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Oregon
(10/7/2024)
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Pennsylvania
(10/7/2024)
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Puerto Rico
(10/7/2024)
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Rhode Island
(10/7/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/7/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(10/7/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(10/7/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/7/2024)
RR
Utah
(10/7/2024)
RR
Vermont
(10/7/2024)
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Virgin Islands
(10/7/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/7/2024)
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Washington
(10/7/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(10/7/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/7/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(10/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/9/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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AMG FUNDS LLC
AMG DISTRIBUTORS | MANAGERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | AMG WEALTH | AMG FUNDS LLC | AMG FUNDS

CRD#: 153456 / SEC#: 801-56365

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
680 Washington Boulevard Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 299-3500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
88

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 19,032,293,298

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Company Information


AMG FUNDS LLC

CRD#: 153456Stamford, CT 06901

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