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Michael E. Hanley

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Austin, TX 78746
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CRD#: 1308246
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Professional summary


Michael Edward Hanley is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in West Boylston, Massachusetts.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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: Avidia Bank Investment Related: No Address: 42 Main Street Hudson MA 01749 Nature of Business: Other Bank or Credit Union Position, Title or Relationship: Other,I am a customer of Avidia Bank, not an owner 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: Attend their Board meetings twice per yearBusiness Name: Oakley Properties, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 228 Park Avenue Worcester MA 01609 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/2009 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Owner and managerBusiness Name: FMG Financial Services Investment Related: Yes Address: 228 Park Avenue Worcester MA 01609 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 10/3/1988 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Sales and ServiceBusiness 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

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 22, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1250 Capital Of Texas Hwy. S. Building 2, Suite 125, Austin, TX 78746Office #2: 171 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Austin, TX
Current

June 1, 2000 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 171 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
BD
CRD#: 42046
West Boylston, MA
Past

October 3, 1991 - June 15, 2000

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87
PITTSFIELD, MA
Past

May 22, 1989 - September 16, 1991

THE BOSTONIAN GROUP SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13521
Past

May 12, 1988 - October 25, 1988

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

September 19, 1986 - August 3, 1988

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
(2/16/2010)
RR
Arkansas
(2/16/2010)
RR
California
(8/16/2022)
RR
Colorado
(8/16/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(2/16/2010)
RR
Florida
(2/16/2010)
RR
Illinois
(3/20/2008)
RR
Maine
(2/16/2010)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/1/2000)
IAR
Massachusetts
(8/22/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/16/2010)
RR
New Jersey
(8/31/2000)
RR
New York
(2/16/2010)
RR
Ohio
(8/17/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/16/2010)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/16/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(8/16/2022)
RR
Vermont
(2/16/2010)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/13/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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) (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#: 283330Austin, TX 78746

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