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Robert Parsons Burns

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
BOSTON, MA
·CRD# 1179306·43 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Parsons Burns is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
265 Franklin St. Suite 1901, Boston, MA 02110
May 9, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
265 Franklin St. Suite 1901, Boston, MA 02110
December 2, 1997 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Boston, MA
March 23, 2016 - September 22, 2016
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
March 1, 1996 - December 4, 1997
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.·CRD# 173
BD
October 4, 1983 - March 1, 1996

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Current Firm

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Business Name: Residential Real Estate Rental Investment Related: No Address: 3 Little River Way Kennebunk ME 04043 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/1995 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: rental real estate Business Name: NFP Corporate Services NY LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 265 Franklin St Boston MA 02110 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: VP Start Date: 9/1/2012 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: insurance and benefits Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services Business Name: 200 Salem 44 Charter Condominium Assoc Investment Related: No Address: 200 Salem Boston MA 02113 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above oversee budgetary and maintenance concerns of the complex Position, Title or Relationship: trustee Start Date: 6/1/2014 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: oversee budgetary and maintenance concerns of the complex Business Name: Robert Burns Investment Related: No Address: 3 Little River Way Kennebunk ME 04043 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: co owner Start Date: 11/1/2018 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: collect and pay taxes Business Name: Crescent Surf Family LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 24 Crescent Surf Kennebunk ME 04043 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Manager Start Date: 6/29/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Assist with managing home Business Name: FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS PARTNERS POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 90 START DATE: 09/01/2022 ADDRESS: 265 Franklin St, 1102, Boston MA 02110 DESCRIPTION: sell and service insurance programs for individuals and business Business Name: NFP POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2022 ADDRESS: 265 Franklin St, Su 1900, Boston MA 02110 DESCRIPTION: Assisting clients with settling life polices Business Name: LOT 66-42 LLC POSITION: Manager/Member NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/31/2023 ADDRESS: 3 Little River Way, Kennebunk ME 04043-7438 DESCRIPTION: manage and pay real estate taxes

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(4/30/2020)
RR
California
(12/5/1997)
RR
Connecticut
(12/2/1997)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/6/2009)
RR
Florida
(8/11/2008)
RR
Illinois
(3/6/2009)
RR
Maine
(12/2/1997)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/2/1997)
IAR
Massachusetts
(5/9/2016)
RR
Michigan
(3/6/2009)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/2/1997)
RR
New York
(12/2/1997)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/31/1999)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/13/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(9/14/2023)
RR
Texas
(7/28/2003)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/30/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1983About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1984About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1983About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2009About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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