Kim S. Luthy

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Morristown, NJ 07960

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CRD#: 1917049

Professional summary

Kim Suzanne Luthy, CFP®, who also goes by Kim Suzanne Mcdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey.

Kim is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Kim has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kim Suzanne Mcdonald

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2015

Experience

Current

May 18, 2020 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 161 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Morristown, NJ

Current

May 15, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 161 Madison Avenue Suite 200, Morristown, NJ 07960

CRD#: 42046

Morristown, NJ

Past

June 2, 2004 - May 15, 2020

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

PARSIPPANY, NJ

Past

June 2, 2004 - May 15, 2020

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

PARSIPPANY, NJ

Past

June 21, 2002 - June 16, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 10410

E HANOVER, NJ

Past

September 5, 1989 - October 19, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4184

Past

September 5, 1989 - June 16, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

HARTFORD, CT

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.

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

Alabama
(5/20/2020)

Arizona
(8/30/2024)

Colorado
(5/25/2023)

Florida
(5/15/2020)

Maryland
(5/15/2020)

Massachusetts
(6/5/2020)

Montana
(5/8/2024)

New Jersey
(5/15/2020)

IAR

New Jersey
(5/18/2020)

New York
(5/15/2020)

North Carolina
(5/15/2020)

Ohio
(5/18/2020)

Pennsylvania
(5/15/2020)

Tennessee
(1/4/2022)

Texas
(6/9/2023)

IAR

Texas
(6/9/2023)

Virginia
(5/15/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1990

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/31/1989

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)

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

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

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Kim S. Luthy

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1990

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2007

Series 6

Date: 8/31/1989

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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