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Richard C. Lynch

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Queen Creek, AZ 85140
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CRD#: 1094806
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Professional summary

Richard Carey Lynch JR, who also goes by Richard Carey Lynch, Richard Carey Jr Lynch, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Queen Creek, Arizona and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Richard has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Richard Carey Lynch | Richard Carey Jr Lynch

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Carey Lynch JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 25, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1153 E. Sweet Citrus Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85140
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Queen Creek, AZ
Current

September 12, 2014 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Queen Creek, AZ
Past

September 12, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 3, 2011 - September 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
DANVILLE, CA
Past

February 7, 2011 - September 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
DANVILLE, CA
Past

December 1, 2008 - February 14, 2011

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2007 - November 5, 2008

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 2, 2006 - July 16, 2007

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

July 13, 1994 - September 14, 2006

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 10, 1992 - December 20, 1993

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 13, 1991 - May 20, 1992

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 1984 - February 25, 1987

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882
Past

September 27, 1983 - May 4, 1984

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6871
Past

February 25, 1983 - September 2, 1983

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393

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
(2/10/2020)
IAR
Arizona
(5/27/2020)
RR
California
(9/12/2014)
RR
Georgia
(2/9/2022)
RR
Illinois
(9/8/2016)
RR
Kansas
(5/19/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/18/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/7/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/19/1983
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 7/27/1983
Registered Options Principal Examination
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) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Queen Creek, AZ 85140

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