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Martin J. Bauer

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CRD#: 1879560
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Martin James Bauer III was a registered financial professional .

Martin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Martin had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 19, 2016 - July 1, 2019

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
TORRANCE, CA
Past

August 4, 2009 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
TORRANCE, CA
Past

August 4, 2009 - July 1, 2019

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
TORRANCE, CA
Past

October 29, 2008 - August 7, 2009

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
TORRANCE, CA
Past

December 5, 2007 - August 7, 2009

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
TORRANCE, CA
Past

May 5, 2003 - December 11, 2007

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 12969
TORRANCE, CA
Past

July 1, 2002 - November 17, 2008

BFF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112877
PASADENA, CA
Past

April 20, 2001 - December 11, 2007

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA
CRD#: 104790
TORRANCE, CA
Past

April 16, 2001 - December 11, 2007

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
TORRANCE, CA
Past

May 17, 2000 - April 26, 2001

ALLIANCE ADVISORY & SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18835
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

January 14, 1999 - May 8, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 7, 1991 - July 16, 1992

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 23, 1988 - February 5, 1990

BOARDWALK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10279

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/14/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 283330

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