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Sovran Advisors, LLC

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Client AUM

$1,724,668,451

Clients

3,918

Advisors

69

across 8 offices

About

Sovran Advisors serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), corporations and other business clients, and retirement plan sponsors, providing financial planning, ongoing advisory relationships, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple program types. The firm offers retirement plan consulting and the ability to allocate assets to third-party managers or manage assets within advisory annuity contracts.

The firm’s advisors work from written investment policy statements and may implement strategies created by the advisor, by Sovran’s internal Portfolio Models, or by third‑party strategists through unified managed account platforms, with technology-supported rebalancing and administrative services. Sovran uses a mix of active and passive exposures and may include mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, and derivatives as part of its managed solutions depending on client objectives.

Noteworthy for an enterprise firm, Sovran was recently established yet operates at scale with over fifty advisors and nearly $1.9 billion in assets under management and a material amount of assets under advisement. The firm’s principals hold ownership interests in affiliated insurance and business‑service companies, and many advisors maintain broker‑dealer registrations with an introducing broker‑dealer and access to multiple custodial platforms (including AssetMark and SEI partnerships); those relationships, including certain loan and platform arrangements, are disclosed by the firm as potential sources of referral or compensation conflicts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for one-time financial planning services ranging from $2,500 to $80,000; ongoing fixed fees $2,500 - $80,000 annually.

Percentage

$0+: Advisor fee up to 2.0% annually, negotiable, may be tiered, flat, or linear $0+: Technology fee: 0.06% annually on APM and UMA Program Platforms $0+: Sovran Managed Portfolio Model Fee (APM only): 0.01% to 0.13% annually $0+: Administration Fee (UMA only): varies by custodian and portfolio, disclosed separately $0+: Strategist Fee (UMA only): varies by selected Strategist, disclosed separately $0+: AssetMark Platform minimums: $6,000 for qualified accounts, $10,000 for non-qualified accounts; Platform Fee tiered with minimum $90 per quarter $0+: SEI Program fees vary by model and are charged separately

Commissions

Certain representatives receive commissions as registered representatives and/or insurance agents for insurance and securities products.

Project-based

Hourly fees range from $250 to $750 per hour for financial planning services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Fixed fees ranging from $2,500 to $80,000 for one-time or ongoing financial planning services; initial setup fees $1,000 - $15,000 for ongoing services Fee-only: Fixed fees $2,500 - $80,000 and hourly fees $250 - $750 per hour for financial planning services

Main office

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3131 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 800

San Diego CA 92108

Advisors at this office

47

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Also doing business as

Aimpoint Wealth Management · College Planning America · Compass Capital · Concierge Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions · Direct Path Planning, Investments, Insurance Solutions · Eclipse Financial Advisors · Empire Private Wealth · Envisage Wealth Management · Financial Haus · Greater Pacific Solutions Financial & Insurance Services · Integrative Wealth Partners Planning, Investments, Insurance Solutions · J. Spencer Jones Wealth Management · Oliria Financial · Omega Wealth Strategies Wealth Management & Insurance Services · Parliament Wealth Management And Insurance Services · Pearcy Financial Partners And Insurance Services · Pinder & Neimeyer Financial · Plr Wealth Management · Sovran Advisors, LLC · Sovran Partners · The Financial Collective · Wealth 365 Advisors Financial And Insurance Services · Wealth Advisory Solutions, Financial & Insurance Services · Wealthpointe Advisors

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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William F

CFP®, Series 63

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

William Frankenstein is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Sovran Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved with the Foundation for Senior Services, where he discusses financial planning with seniors. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of about 53 advisors, offering customized portfolio management and diversified investment strategies.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Justin G

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Justin Galietti is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Integrative Wealth Partners, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory roles, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of about 53 advisors, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and multiple platform relationships to tailor client solutions.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Katherine F

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Katherine Flores is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. She is also the owner of Kathy Flores Wealth Management Inc., an entity used for tax and retirement plan purposes. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management with a blend of active and passive investment strategies. The firm supports its advisors with technology-driven rebalancing and access to multiple program types, managing nearly $1.9 billion in assets.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Alfonso V

Series 63, Series 65

Woodland Hills, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Alfonso Valdez is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trilogy Capital, Inc., LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. He is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and utilizes multiple platform relationships to tailor investment solutions to client objectives.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Joel A

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Joel Almquist is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Almquist serves as a board member of the nonprofit organization Frozen Orphans. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies, including advisor-managed and model portfolios, and utilizes multiple platform relationships to tailor client allocations and monitor accounts regularly.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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William O

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

William Oconnell is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to Sovran, he worked at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides income tax return preparation services for individuals and small home-based businesses. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, advisory relationships, and portfolio management. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, and derivatives, leveraging written investment policy statements and technology-supported rebalancing.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Margery N

CFP®, Series 65

Costa Mesa, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Margery Neis is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at RWA Wealth Partners, LLC and Polaris Wealth Advisory Group. Margery is also the owner of Bountiful Wealth, LLC, an entity created for tax management and professional liability purposes. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of 53 advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client objectives.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jacqueline G

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Jacqueline Goodreau is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Cetera, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and METLIFE Securities. In addition to her advisory roles, she operates Vision, Insight, & Initiative, Inc., a business entity used for tax purposes related to her financial services. Sovran Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across various program types. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers third-party manager allocations and retirement plan consulting.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Charlie D

Pasadena, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Charlie Deaver is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He is also the owner and principal of Greyhawk Brokers LLC, a property and casualty and group benefit insurance firm. Prior to Sovran Advisors, he worked at Cornerstone Preferred Insurance for eight years. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of 53 advisors, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions using a combination of advisor-managed and model portfolios.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Samantha J

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Samantha Jackson Kittle is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks, Greater Pacific Solutions, Mass Mutual Investors Services, HSBC Bank USA, and New York Life. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in financial services recruiting, identifying and placing candidates within the financial distribution sector. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of 53 advisors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a blend of advisor-managed and model portfolios along with third-party managers to align with client objectives.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel D

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Daniel Dodgen is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MSI Financial Services. He is also the president and CEO of D E Dodgen Financial Advice, a corporation that manages accounting for securities, insurance, and advisory income. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across various program types. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies, using internal and third-party models supported by technology-driven rebalancing and administrative services.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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James L

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

James Loken is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in Pasadena, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing both advisor-managed and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Costa Mesa, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

David Coen is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Creative Planning, LLC, Sageview Advisory Group, and Cetera Advisor Network, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns College Planning America, a college counseling and planning service, where he also presents seminars. Sovran Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies and provides access to third-party managers and advisory annuity contracts.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Carl J

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Carl Jackson Jr. is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Metlife Securities Inc., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Jackson is also involved with WealthPointe Advisors, a financial services business. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across various programs. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ashten B

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

Ashten Barber is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sovran Advisors, Barber worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Barber is also an insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products and serves on the board of Impact Network Group, where they support the organization’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory relationships, and portfolio management across multiple program types. The firm combines active and passive investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, and derivatives, implemented through advisor-driven and third-party model portfolios with technology-supported rebalancing and administrative services.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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