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Frank Branson

President, Chief Compliance Officer at Branson Frank A in Burlingame, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Frank Branson is President, Chief Compliance Officer of Branson Frank A Inc, an investment adviser managing $223M, and works from its Burlingame, CA office. Frank Branson has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Branson Frank A since 8 July 1997 and has 29 years in the industry across 2 firms.

29
Years in industry
29
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Frank Branson has been President, Chief Compliance Officer of Branson Frank A since March 1980, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.

Branson Frank A Inc is a Palo Alto, CA firm with $223M under management, 12 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Frank Branson’s longest registration is the current one, 29 years at Branson Frank A since 1997.

  1. – present · 29 years
    Burlingame, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110451
  2. Duncan & Branson
    – · 7 years
    Burlingame, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106724

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Frank Branson is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since July 1997.

  • CaliforniaSince 8 July 1997

Examinations

No examinations are on Frank Branson’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Frank Alvin Branson
CRD
4391065
Firm
Branson Frank A · CRD 110451
Role
President, Chief Compliance Officer
Office
1290 HOWARD AVE. #323, Burlingame, CA 94010
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 1997
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Frank Branson work?

Frank Branson has been President, Chief Compliance Officer of Branson Frank A Inc since March 1980, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 19 March 2026

Is Frank Branson a financial advisor?

Yes. Frank Branson has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Branson Frank A since July 1997.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Frank Branson have?

Frank Branson has 29 years in the financial industry, since July 1997, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Frank Branson based?

Frank Branson’s registered office is in Burlingame, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Frank Branson registered with FINRA?

No. Frank Branson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Frank Branson’s record?

Search CRD 4391065 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Frank Branson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Branson Frank A

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4391065, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Branson Frank A Inc, filed 19 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.