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Keith R Brandt

Keith R. Brandt

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Absaroee, MT
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CRD#: 1130422
Keith R Brandt

Professional summary


Keith R Brandt, CFP®, who also goes by Keith Richard Brandt, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Absaroee, Montana and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Keith has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Keith Richard Brandt

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.
Business Name: CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS Investment Related: Yes Address: 3570 CARMEL MOUNTAIN OAD SUITE 150 SAN DIEGO CA 92030 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Position, Title or Relationship: CONSULTANT Start Date: 2/28/2014 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: financial planning, advice relative to Divorce planning, benefits analysis and asset valuations Business Name: THE BRANDT RANCH Investment Related: No Address: 134 TUTTLE LANE ABSOROKEE MT 59001 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Operating a ranch, we raise and sell hay and cattle Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 12/31/2012 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Operating a ranch, we raise and sell hay and cattle

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1986

Experience


Current

November 13, 2012 - Present

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 3 Point Dr Ste 111, Brea, CA 92821Office #3: 5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735Office #4: 3570 Carmel Mountain Road Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
CRD#: 155193
Absaroee, MT
Current

February 28, 2014 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3570 Carmel Mountain Road Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130Office #2: 3 Pointe Drive Suite 111, Brea, CA 92821
BD
CRD#: 42046
San Diego, CA
Past

January 23, 2013 - March 5, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 13, 2012 - March 5, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - November 14, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
Past

May 26, 1983 - November 14, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA

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".
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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
(9/26/2022)
RR
Arizona
(2/28/2014)
RR
Arkansas
(9/6/2023)
IAR
California
(11/13/2012)
RR
California
(2/28/2014)
RR
Colorado
(10/3/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(10/19/2020)
RR
Idaho
(3/21/2016)
RR
Illinois
(2/28/2014)
RR
Kentucky
(2/28/2014)
RR
Maine
(2/28/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/28/2014)
RR
Michigan
(3/3/2021)
RR
Montana
(2/28/2014)
IAR
Montana
(5/29/2025)
RR
Nevada
(6/25/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(6/25/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(6/8/2023)
RR
New York
(1/20/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/28/2022)
RR
Oregon
(2/28/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/8/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(1/21/2021)
RR
Utah
(7/18/2023)
RR
Washington
(3/3/2014)
RR
Wyoming
(1/20/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/20/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/27/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/1/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,816
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,210,576,595

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 PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 155193Absaroee, MT

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