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Daniel J. Ferrara

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Armonk, NY 10504
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CRD#: 1908029
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Daniel Joseph Ferrara JRKESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Daniel Joseph Ferrara JR, who also goes by Daniel J Ferrara, Daniel Joseph Ferrara, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Armonk, New York and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Armonk, New York.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Daniel has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Daniel J Ferrara | Daniel Joseph Ferrara

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.
Name: Ash Brokerage Investment Related: Yes Address: 7609 west jefferson blvd fort wayne IN 46804 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other,I primarily use Ash Brokerage for term, UL and LTC products Start Date: 6/1/2008 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: sales of insurance Name: Ferrara Financial Investment Related: Yes Address: 555 Taxter Road Suite 190 Elmsford NY 10523 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory (RIA, IAR, Financial Planning, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Owner, President Start Date: 1/6/2009 Hours per month: 81% - 90% (129 - 144 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: financial planning practice, sales of financial and other relevant financial products 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: WATERWAY WEALTH ADVISORS POSITION: independent contractor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 35 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 02/09/2026 ADDRESS: 500 Summit Lake Dr, Ste 120, Valhalla NY 10595, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial services Name: WESTCHESTER BENEFIT GROUP DBA WATERWAY WEALTH ADVISORS POSITION: independent contractor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 35 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 02/09/2026 ADDRESS: 500 Summit Lake Dr, Ste 120, Valhalla NY 10595, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial services

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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®
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Experience


Current

June 22, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 84 Business Park Dr. Suite 304, Armonk, NY 10504
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Armonk, NY
Current

June 9, 2008 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 84 Business Park Dr. Suite 304, Armonk, NY 10504
BD
CRD#: 42046
Armonk, NY
Past

January 8, 2004 - June 10, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
RYE, NY
Past

March 3, 1994 - December 19, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

June 18, 1993 - October 11, 1994

CARTWRIGHT AND WALKER SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 23504
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 1, 1993 - May 18, 1993

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 9, 1992 - December 31, 1992

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 22, 1988 - March 23, 1989

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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KA
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
Connecticut
(6/9/2008)
RR
Georgia
(5/3/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2008)
RR
New York
(6/9/2008)
IAR
New York
(6/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/29/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
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)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Armonk, NY 10504

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