Scott Cross has been Member, Chief Operating Officer of HBK Sorce Advisory since September 2009, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Scott Cross holds a BS in Business Administration/Actuarial Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an MS in Business Administration/Finance from Drake University.
HBK Sorce Advisory LLC is an Erie, PA firm with $7.66B under management, 7,824 clients and 73 advisers across 13 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Scott Cross is Principal and Chief Operating Officer of HBKS Wealth Advisors. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm, including company financials, firm policies and procedures, new technology implementation and evaluation of acquisition candidates, and human resources and compliance activities. He joined HBKS in 2006 from Securities America Inc., where he was director of investment information services. Earlier, he was an actuarial specialist and consultant for the Principal Financial Group from 1992 to 1998.
Scott Cross’ longest registration is the current one, 20 years at HBK Sorce Advisory since 2006. Before joining HBK Sorce Advisory in 2006, Scott Cross was registered through Securities America Advisors, Inc.
- Securities America Advisors, Inc.– · 2 yearsErie, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110518
Professional designations
Listed by HBK Sorce Advisory
- Chartered Financial Analyst
Investment adviser representative registrations
Scott Cross is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from July 2006; the most recent is Nebraska, in December 2015.
- NebraskaSince 9 December 2015
- PennsylvaniaSince 17 July 2006
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 6 December 2022 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 December 2022 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 24 February 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 23 December 1998 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Scott Allan Cross
- CRD
- 3155528
- Firm
- HBK Sorce Advisory · CRD 112139
- Role
- Member, Chief Operating Officer
- Office
- 2725 COLONIAL AVE, Erie, PA 16506
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 1998
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- hbkswealth.com
Where does Scott Cross work?
Scott Cross has been Member, Chief Operating Officer of HBK Sorce Advisory LLC since September 2009, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Scott Cross a financial advisor?
Yes. Scott Cross has a current investment-adviser registration in Nebraska and Pennsylvania, through HBK Sorce Advisory since July 2006.
How many years of experience does Scott Cross have?
Scott Cross has 27 years in the financial industry, since December 1998, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Scott Cross passed?
Scott Cross has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66, Series 24 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 1998. FINRA credited Scott Cross with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Scott Cross based?
Scott Cross’ registered office is in Erie, PA.
Is Scott Cross registered with FINRA?
No. Scott Cross has no current broker registration.
Is Scott Cross a CFA charterholder?
HBK Sorce Advisory lists Scott Cross with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Scott Cross’ record?
Search CRD 3155528 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Scott Cross’ full registration record.