# Scott Frank

> Scott Frank is a fee-only financial advisor at Stone Steps Financial in Cardiff, California, who holds the CFP, CFA and RLP credentials. Scott focuses on equity compensation, small business owners and founders (pre-exit). Stone Steps Financial reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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## Facts

- **Firm:** Stone Steps Financial
- **Based in:** Cardiff, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $146.6M across 613 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CFA, RLP
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation, Small business owners, Founders (pre-exit)
- **Works with:** Executives, Tech employees
- **CRD:** 5408098 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5408098)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2007)
- **Firm size:** 6 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://stonestepsfinancial.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scott Frank a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Scott Frank is listed in the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Scott's firm.

### How does Scott charge for financial advice?

Scott's firm, Stone Steps Financial, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Scott Frank based?

Scott Frank is based in Cardiff, California.

### What does Scott specialize in?

Scott's specialties include equity compensation, small business owners and founders (pre-exit). Scott works with executives and tech employees.

### What credentials does Scott Frank hold?

Scott Frank holds the CFP, CFA and RLP credentials.

### Is Scott Frank registered with the SEC?

Yes. Scott Frank is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and TX (CRD 5408098), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does Stone Steps Financial manage?

Stone Steps Financial reports $146.6M across 613 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Scott Frank?

Through Scott's website, stonestepsfinancial.com.

## Sources

- XY Planning Network directory listing (https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/find-an-advisor/scott-frank-10725): XYPN members are fee-only
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.stonestepsfinancial.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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