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Gerard T. Papetti

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004
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CRD#: 1447881
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Professional summary


Gerard Thomas Papetti, CFP®, who also goes by Gerry Papetti, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Fairfield, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Gerard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Gerard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gerry Papetti

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.
Busi Nm: Preferred Pensions, LLC Invest Rel: No Addr: 3 Garret Mountain Plaza, Ste 201 Woodland Park NJ 07424 NOB: Consulting Title: Member Start Date: 1/1/2018 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Administration Busi Nm: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Invest Rel: Yes Addr: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Ste 400 Austin TX 78735 NOB: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Title: IAR Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hrs/mth: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services Busi Nm: U.S. Financial Services, LLC Invest Rel: Yes Addr: 375 Passaic Ave Fairfield NJ 07004 NOB: RR Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC; Insurance; IA services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Title: Partner Start Date: 2/22/1989 Hrs/mth: More than 160 Hrs/mth during trading hours: 127-140 Duties: developing financial plans for clients and providing related advise in the areas of investments, insurance, tax, business fringe benefit and succession planning, and estate planning Busi Nm: 375 Passaic Ave, LLC Invest Rel: No Addr: 375 Passaic Ave, LLC Fairfield NJ 07004 NOB: Real Estate Title: 1/3 Member of LLC Start Date: 1/1/2006 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Collect rents and maintain building Busi Nm: Julius J. Franchini Family Foundation Invest Rel: No Addr: 375 Passaic Ave Ste 100 Fairfield NJ 07004 NOB: Civic Title: Board od Advisors Member Start Date: 12/18/2007 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Prepare Meeting Agendas, Quickbook Financial Statements, process requests that Trustees make for charitable donations Busi Nm: Pauli Cookware, LLC Invest Rel: No Addr: 48 Breton Road Brick NJ 08723 NOB: Sale of patented cookware Title: Member Start Date: 10/1/2012 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: CFO - maintain accounting records, make deposits, cut checks to vendors Busi Nm: Peter A. Spina Irrevocable Trust Invest Rel: No Addr: 41 Ivy Place Wayne NJ 07470 NOB: Trust Title: TTEE Start Date: 5/13/1996 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: annual review of life ins policies owned by trust Busi Nm: Gaspar J. Spina Irrevocable Trust Agreement Invest Rel: No Addr: 1910 Route 23 N. Wayne NJ 07450 NOB: Trust Title: Co-Trustee Start Date: 6/13/1994 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Annual review of life insurance policies owned by the Trust Busi Nm: Resurrection Parish Finance Committee Invest Rel: No Addr: 651 Millbrook Ave Randolph NJ 07869 NOB: Civic Title: Committee Member Start Date: 1/1/2011 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: review monthly quickbook profit & loss schedule and transaction report Busi Nm: Jim Fassel Foundation Invest Rel: No Addr: 375 Passaic Ave Ste 100 Fairfiled NJ 07004 NOB: Civic Title: Treasurer/Board of Director Start Date: 1/1/2002 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Review requests for grants, submit to President and Board for approval, prepare quickbook financial statements Busi Nm: My Good Deed Inc. / 9-11 Day of Service and Remembrance Invest Rel: No Addr: 503 32nd St Ste 120 Newport Beach CA 92663 NOB: Civic Title: Treasurer Start Date: 1/1/2012 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Review Monthly Bank Reconciliations, Quickbook Financials and Compilation prepared by independent accounting firm Busi Nm: No Time Band Invest Rel: No Addr: 3 Jared Ct Mendham NJ 07945 NOB: Musical Group Title: Band Member Start Date: 1/1/2014 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Drummer Busi Nm: UPPER MONTCLAIR COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COMMITTEE POSI: Member of Committee NATURE: Private Golf Club INV REL: No #OF HRS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 177 Hepburn Road, Clifton NJ 07012 DESC: Attend Monthly Meetings, Reviewgolf tournament activities on a monthly basis and make recommendations to improve the golf experience for our members

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1989

Experience


Current

April 20, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 375 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004
RIA
CRD#: 283330
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Current

June 2, 2010 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 375 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004
BD
CRD#: 42046
Fairfield, NJ
Past

June 2, 2010 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

March 22, 2006 - July 23, 2010

U.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119817
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

June 21, 2002 - June 11, 2010

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

April 13, 1989 - June 11, 2010

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

February 4, 1986 - April 4, 1989

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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
Arizona
(6/2/2010)
RR
California
(3/8/2013)
RR
Colorado
(6/2/2010)
RR
Connecticut
(12/1/2010)
RR
Delaware
(3/24/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/2/2010)
IAR
Florida
(7/15/2025)
RR
Maine
(6/2/2010)
RR
Maryland
(9/9/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/22/2015)
RR
Montana
(8/22/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(6/2/2010)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/20/2016)
RR
New York
(6/2/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(6/2/2010)
RR
Ohio
(9/9/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2011)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/23/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(6/2/2010)
RR
Tennessee
(8/14/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/27/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/27/2023)
RR
Washington
(10/18/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/29/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 10/18/1988
Corporate Securities Limited Representative 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#: 283330Fairfield, NJ 07004

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