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Francis John Bradley Sams

Investment Adviser Representative at Alight Financial Advisors, LLC

Sarasota, FLCRD #1485847Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
39 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Francis John Bradley Sams is an investment adviser representative with Alight Financial Advisors, LLC in Sarasota, FL, where they have been registered since 2019. They have worked in the securities industry since 1987 and have been registered with 7 firms, including Franklin/templeton Distributors, Inc. and IFG Network Securities, Inc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 24 (general securities principal), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
North Carolina
Broker:
2 states and territories

Florida, North Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/20/1992
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/19/1989
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 4/17/1986
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 8/26/1994

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Alight Financial Solutions, LLCCurrent
11/19/2019 – Sarasota, FL
Alight Financial Advisors, LLCCurrent
11/19/2019 – Sarasota, FL
Franklin/templeton Distributors, Inc.
6/26/1995 – 4/22/2019St. Petersburg, FL
IFG Network Securities, Inc.
1/22/1994 – 4/11/1995Atlanta, GA
FN Investment Center
4/7/1993 – 1/4/1994Sacramento, CA
Financial Horizons Securities Corporation
5/21/1992 – 4/6/1993
Citicorp Investment Services
5/14/1992 – 4/2/1993Long Island City, NY
Money Concepts Capital Corp
4/18/1986 – 5/13/1992Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Franklin/templeton Distributors, Inc.
    May 1995 – Apr 2019St. Petersburg, FL
  2. Alight Solutions
    Nov 2019 – no end date reportedCharlotte, NC
  3. unemployed
    May 2019 – Nov 2019Sarasota, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Alight Financial Advisors, LLC

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
  • Other

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Services the firm offers

Investment advisory and self-directed brokerage services, including IRA rollovers and new account openings for retirement planning.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Investment AdvisorySelf-directed BrokerageRetirement PlanningIRA RolloverTax Benefits

Client types the firm serves

Individuals

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
66
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Charlotte, NC
SEC file number:
801-72679

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Form ADV data as of March 3, 2026

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