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James M. Ollis

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Mobile, AL 36606
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CRD#: 1127198
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Professional summary


James Mitchell Ollis III, who also goes by Mike Ollis, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Mobile, Alabama and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Mobile, Alabama.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Ollis

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

August 3, 2018 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3280 Dauphin Street Bldg B, Suite122a, Mobile, AL 36606
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Mobile, AL
Current

July 31, 2018 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 107 St Francis St., Suite 3320, Mobile, AL 36602
BD
CRD#: 42046
Mobile, AL
Past

July 31, 2018 - August 1, 2018

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 1, 2008 - August 2, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MOBILE, AL
Past

January 1, 2008 - August 2, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MOBILE, AL
Past

April 15, 1991 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
MOBILE, AL
Past

October 21, 1986 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
MOBILE, AL
Past

June 20, 1983 - October 23, 1986

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

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
Alabama
(8/3/2018)
IAR
Alabama
(8/3/2018)
RR
Alaska
(11/14/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(6/14/2022)
RR
California
(1/3/2023)
RR
Colorado
(10/24/2019)
RR
Delaware
(7/13/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/25/2019)
RR
Georgia
(7/31/2018)
RR
Illinois
(10/25/2019)
RR
Kansas
(10/24/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(7/31/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(7/31/2018)
RR
Maryland
(7/31/2018)
RR
Michigan
(10/25/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(7/31/2018)
RR
Missouri
(7/31/2018)
RR
Nevada
(1/16/2024)
RR
New York
(6/2/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(8/6/2018)
RR
Oregon
(12/14/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(10/25/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(10/25/2021)
RR
Texas
(10/24/2019)
IAR
Texas
(10/10/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(4/26/2022)
RR
Washington
(6/2/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/31/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/21/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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) (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
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Mobile, AL 36606

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