Dustin Defranco
Dustin Defranco is a registered investment advisor at Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC, with 18 years of industry experience. Dustin operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 3,918 clients with $1B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.00% |
Fees are negotiable up to 2%.
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Location
9212 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 221, Raleigh, NC, 27615
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Customer Dispute
January 2026Other Business Activities
Dustin provides investment advisory services through Founders Financial Alliance, LLC and its DBA DeFranco Financial, LLC, independent investment advisor firms. He dedicates nearly full-time hours to these activities, which are separate from LPL Financial.
Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Founders Financial Alliance, LLC
LPL Financial LLC
Previous Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
Chase Investment Services CORP.
Natcity Investments, INC.
Natcity Investments, INC.Broker
Edward Jones
Edward JonesBroker
State Registrations14 states
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