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Leigh S. Harter

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
NORTHBROOK, IL
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CRD#: 1461453
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Professional summary


Leigh Sandra Harter, CFP®, who also goes by Leigh Henschel, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Northbrook, Illinois and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Leigh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Leigh has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Leigh Henschel

Other business activities


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Business Name: SBSI, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 500 W. Monroe, Suite 2700 Chicago IL 60661 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Sr. Vice President, Producer Start Date: 3/1/2014 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Interfacing with advisors and clients with the object of helping them with their insurance needsBusiness Name: Kestra Financial Advisory Services Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Blvd Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Managing Director Start Date: 10/6/2020 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Meet with advisors and clients in regard to their insurance needs.Business Name: STEP Chicago Investment Related: No Address: C/O Katarinna McBride/Harrison & Held, 333 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1700 Chicago IL 60606 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Treasurer Start Date: 10/6/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Keep track of the financial activities of the branch and file our annual return with STEP

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

April 22, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 500 West Madison Street Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60661
RIA
CRD#: 283330
NORTHBROOK, IL
Current

July 18, 2016 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 500 West Madison Street Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60661
BD
CRD#: 42046
Chicago, IL
Past

February 18, 2016 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 5, 2012 - December 31, 2014

PINNACLE PENSION CONSULTANTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133442
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 25, 2012 - March 17, 2014

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past

November 13, 2009 - June 13, 2012

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

July 23, 2009 - June 13, 2012

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
DEERFIELD, IL

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.

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IAR
Illinois
(4/22/2016)
RR
Illinois
(9/26/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/27/2009
Uniform Combined 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#: 283330Northbrook, IL

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