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Michael L. Bow

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES
Sugar Land, TX
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CRD#: 1338346
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Professional summary


Michael Leon Bow, CFP® is a registered financial professional currently at KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Sugar Land, Texas.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) MICHAEL L. BOW CPA POSITION: Owner NATURE: Tax Preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/31/1985 ADDRESS: 1407 SUGAR CROSSING DR, Sugar Land TX 77478 DESCRIPTION: Individual Income Tax return preparation 2) MICHAEL BOW POSITION: Owner NATURE: Life Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1989 ADDRESS: 1407 SUGAR CROSSING DR, Sugar Land TX 77478 DESCRIPTION: Renewal commissions from previous years sales of Principal Life Insurance.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Sugar Land, TX
Past

May 23, 2016 - July 3, 2023

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
SUGARLAND, TX
Past

July 21, 2006 - July 3, 2023

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
SUGARLAND, TX
Past

February 26, 1992 - December 31, 2004

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

February 25, 1992 - July 21, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

July 8, 1988 - December 31, 1990

DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4679
Past

April 16, 1985 - July 8, 1988

FINANCIAL SYNERGIES EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7550
Past

February 4, 1985 - April 12, 1985

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Colorado
(6/29/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/29/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/29/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(6/29/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(6/29/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/5/2023)
RR
Oregon
(6/29/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(6/29/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/29/2023)
RR
Utah
(9/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/4/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KI
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | PARTNERS SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECIRITIES, INC. | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES

CRD#: 42046 / SEC#: , 8-49672

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway 2-125, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Texas since 09/01/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KESTRA FINANCIAL, INCSOLE MEMBER
AMORE, JOHN VINCENTPRESIDENT5430932
CHESTER, KRISTEN LAWLESSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6896952
KANT, VINAYCHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7976827
PEDLOW, MICHAEL ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4871563
POER, JAMES LYNNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1983357
SCHOENBECK, MARK PAULEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2625829
YIN, YINCONTROLLER3219513
ZEGERS, SCOTT MATTHEWCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4831659

Disclosures


Regulatory Event14
Arbitration2

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Company Information


KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046Sugar Land, TX

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