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John F. Dodds

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
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CRD#: 1064015
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Professional summary


John Francis Dodds is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
BN: Doddsonsports.com Inv Rel: N Addr: 8318 W. Wisconsin Ave Wauwatosa WI 53213 NOB: Other Other/None of the Above I write stories about Marquette basketball for MU fans. Pos: Owner Start Date: 12/28/2003 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hrs) Hrs per month during trading hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hrs) Duties: I attend home games and press conferences post game and during the week. BN: SportsRep Inv Rel: N Addr: 8318 W Wisconsin Ave Wauwatosa WI 53213 NOB: Consulting Pos: Owner Start Date: 5/28/1985 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hrs) Hrs per month during trading hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hrs) Duties: In the '80s and early 90s I represented NBA prospects and was registered by the NBA players association...but I did not renew this certification after 1996. BN: Telesports Inv Rel: N Addr: 757 N Broadway, Ste 555 Milwaukee WI 53202 NOB: Other Other/None of the Above Help journalists get quotes at GB game Pos: Owner Start Date: 8/28/1979 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: I drive to GB games...2 Hrs north of Milw...and watch the game...and interview players...write out the quotes...and return home. BN: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Inv Rel: Y Addr: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 NOB: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Pos: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hrs per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: Up to 100% (0 to 160 Hrs) Duties: Investment advisory services BN: John F Dodds Inv Rel: N Addr: 8318 W Wisconsin Ave Wauwatosa WI 53213 NOB: Other Other/None of the Above was interviewed by Packer play by play man Wayne Larrivee Position, Title or Relationship: guest Start Date: 3/2/2018 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: showing up...providing info...telling people who would be interested about it to draw hits and listeners to WTMJ BN: The Tom Pipines show Inv Rel: N Addr: 8318 W. Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53202 NOB: Other Other/None of the Above it is a Q&A format. Pos: I am a permanent guest who discusses historical events and relates them to the present. Packer drafts. Packer trivia. Start Date: 2/1/2019 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: I am a guest on the podcast. Tom Pipines the host interviews me about my take on Packer issues....change of coaches...draft picks... BN: THE MARQUETTE HOOPS.COM BASKETBALL SHOW POS: It is a partnership...that is soon to be an LLC...as soon as we get sponsors and we have one NOB: Basketball show that talks about historical heritage of Marquette Basketball and follows the coaches progress as they recruit top HS players INV REL: No #OF HRS: 12 SEC TRAD HRS: 2 START DATE: 01/27/2022 ADDR: 8318 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwtosa WI 53213 DESC: I serve as co host..and historian...I will solicit sponsors to see if we can actually turn a profit after production costs...We will interview old MU stars via Zoom BN: JOHN F. DODDS & ASSOCIATES POS: Owner NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes #OF HRS: 56 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 49 START DATE: 08/01/1988 ADDR: 757 North Broadway, Suite 555, Milwaukee WI 53202 DESC: I sell life insurance

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 19, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8318 W. Wisconsin Avenue Suite 555, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Wauwatosa, WI
Current

June 18, 2002 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Wauwatosa, WI
Past

July 16, 2009 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 1, 1996 - June 20, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

December 13, 1993 - September 16, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 12, 1988 - March 1, 1996

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

May 10, 1984 - May 20, 1986

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Past

October 11, 1982 - August 1, 1989

ILG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 422
KANSAS CITY, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(7/16/2002)
RR
California
(6/18/2002)
RR
Florida
(6/18/2002)
RR
Illinois
(6/18/2002)
RR
Iowa
(6/18/2002)
RR
Minnesota
(6/18/2002)
RR
Ohio
(6/19/2002)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/18/2002)
IAR
Wisconsin
(4/19/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/12/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Wauwatosa, WI 53213

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