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David A. Marcus

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
DEERFIELD, IL 60015
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CRD#: 1349286
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Professional summary


David Allan Marcus, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Business Name: David A Marcus & Assoc. Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 570 lake cook rd ste115 deerfield IL 60015 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Other Back Office Operations Position, Title or Relationship: Owner, President Start Date: 8/15/1981 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: running the company, marketing, sales, everything Business Name: Deerfield Financial Group LLC Investment Related: No Address: 570 Lake Cook Rd Suite 115 Deerfield IL 60015 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: 1099 producer/ broker Start Date: 4/19/2003 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 51% - 60% (71 - 84 hours) Duties: service and selling benefits Business Name: Greg Terman Insurance Trusts Investment Related: No Address: 570 Lake Cook Rd., Suite 115 Deerfield IL 60015 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above trustee that makes sure payments are made on all policies Position, Title or Relationship: Other,I am the trustee of both trusts Start Date: 3/15/2001 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: policy is paid and doesn't lapse 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: david a marcus Investment Related: No Address: 570 lake cook rd ste 115 deerfield IL 60015 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: owner and i'm brokering the sale Start Date: 4/25/2018 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: bidding the policy with several settlement co's Business Name: NFP. POSITION: employee/ Register representative NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 132 START DATE: 08/15/1981 ADDRESS: 570 lake cook rd ste115, deerfield IL 60015 DESCRIPTION: running the company, marketing, sales, everything

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: 1989

Experience


Current

April 21, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 570 Lake Cook Rd, Suite 115, Deerfield, IL 60015Office #2: 8777 North Gainey Center Drive, Suite 260, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
RIA
CRD#: 283330
DEERFIELD, IL
Current

August 28, 2008 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 570 Lake Cook Rd Suite 115, Deerfield, IL 60015
BD
CRD#: 42046
Deerfield, IL
Past

August 28, 2008 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

January 14, 2005 - August 27, 2008

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

January 14, 2005 - August 27, 2008

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

May 21, 2003 - January 18, 2005

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4806
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

September 21, 1987 - January 18, 2005

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 20, 1985 - September 22, 1987

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291

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".
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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


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
(8/28/2008)
IAR
Arizona
(4/15/2025)
RR
California
(8/28/2008)
RR
Colorado
(8/28/2008)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/29/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/7/2009)
RR
Georgia
(10/15/2013)
RR
Illinois
(8/28/2008)
IAR
Illinois
(4/21/2016)
RR
Indiana
(9/2/2008)
RR
Iowa
(2/8/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(1/6/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/5/2012)
RR
Michigan
(8/28/2008)
RR
Minnesota
(4/20/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(3/25/2009)
RR
Missouri
(7/9/2015)
RR
Nevada
(7/16/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(8/28/2008)
RR
New Mexico
(12/3/2012)
RR
New York
(3/19/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(12/14/2016)
RR
Ohio
(11/12/2008)
RR
Oregon
(5/12/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/24/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(6/10/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(5/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/13/2009)
IAR
Texas
(10/9/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/28/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/18/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 283330Deerfield, IL 60015

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