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Ben Kronish
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Boston, MA 02110
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CRD#: 1411327
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Professional summary
Ben Kronish is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ben is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Ben has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Name: Ben Kronish Investment Related: Yes Address: 355 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10017 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Board Member Start Date: 1/1/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Advisory 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 Name: Financial Architects Partners, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 800 Boylston Street, 26th Floor Boston MA 02119 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Private Client Director Start Date: 1/1/2019 Hours per month: 21% - 30% (33 - 48 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: Developing relationships with centers of influence to generate life insurance sales Name: FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS PARTNERS POSITION: Sales NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 03/04/2024 ADDRESS: 265 Franklin Street, Suite 1901, Boston MA 02110, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling Life, Disability, Annuity, Long-Term Care insurance products.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 20, 2021 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 265 Franklin St Suite 1102, Boston, MA 02110RIA
CRD#: 283330
Boston, MA
Current
April 1, 2008 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 265 Franklin St. Suite 1901, Boston, MA 02110BD
CRD#: 42046
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 26, 1994 - December 31, 2000
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 19, 1985 - April 8, 2008
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
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
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
California(4/1/2008)
RR
Colorado(4/24/2025)
RR
Connecticut(4/1/2008)
RR
Florida(4/3/2008)
RR
Georgia(3/6/2018)
RR
Illinois(8/3/2022)
RR
Maine(10/2/2014)
RR
Maryland(4/3/2008)
RR
Massachusetts(3/4/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts(4/24/2024)
RR
Minnesota(4/20/2016)
RR
Missouri(11/2/2018)
RR
Nevada(5/11/2010)
RR
New Jersey(4/1/2008)
RR
New York(4/1/2008)
IAR
New York(6/20/2021)
RR
North Carolina(3/1/2024)
RR
Ohio(10/16/2023)
RR
Oregon(3/4/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/17/2018)
RR
Texas(11/5/2018)
RR
Vermont(2/7/2025)
RR
Virginia(6/13/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 283330Boston, MA 02110TRUST BUT VERIFY
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