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Charles E. Trent

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CRD#: 1278983
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Professional summary


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Charles Evans Trent, who also goes by Charlie Trent, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Charles had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Charlie Trent

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 21, 2016 - December 31, 2016

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 19, 2013 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 19, 2013 - December 31, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 4, 1996 - January 17, 2013

G & W EQUITY SALES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35356
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 11, 1995 - January 17, 2013

G & W EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35356
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 8, 1994 - August 2, 1995

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15356
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 26, 1991 - February 21, 1994

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23189
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

April 1, 1991 - September 5, 1991

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

November 15, 1984 - May 3, 1991

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA

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 - (12/31/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/16/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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 - (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#: 283330

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