William Blair & Company
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Illinois
7yrs
Frank Bugaris is a fiduciary financial advisor in Chicago, Illinois, with 7 years in the industry. Frank joined Fifth Third Securities in 2026, after a year at LPL Financial and three years at Huntington Financial Advisors. Fifth Third Securities offers financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience7 years (since 2019)
How that compares ?7 years in the industry
Office4017 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets
Typical client at the firm ?$230,450
Advisors at the firm1,009
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Fifth Third Securities
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Mar 2026 – nowFifth Third Securities, Inc.Current firm
- Jun 2025 – Mar 2026LPL Financial LLCPreviously
- 2022 – 2025The Huntington Investment CompanyPreviously
- 2019 – 2022Edward JonesPreviously
Questions to ask Frank
Tailored to Frank’s registration and firm.
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Frank
How do I contact Frank?
Call Fifth Third Securities at 888-889-1025 and ask for Frank Bugaris. Frank works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has Frank been a financial advisor?
Frank has been in the industry since 2019, about 7 years. 7 years in the industry.
What licenses does Frank hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Frank a fiduciary?
Frank is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Frank paid?
Fifth Third Securities reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage. Ask Frank for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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