Michael L. Dechristopher

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

VIENNA, VA

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CRD#: 1921295

Professional summary

Michael Lamont Dechristopher, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Vienna, Virginia and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Business Name: NFP Investment Related: Yes Address: 2100 Round Springs Drive Vienna VA 22181 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Producer Start Date: 9/1/2019 Hours per month: 71% - 80% (113 - 128 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Market Sell and Administer the various products Business Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: I am an IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 01/29/2022 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Bldg 2, Ste 400, Austin TX 78735 DESCRIPTION: I am an IAR

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

January 19, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 6500 Rock Spring Dr Suite 410, Bethesda, MD 20817

RIA

CRD#: 283330

VIENNA, VA

Current

January 19, 2021 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6903 Rockledge Drive Suite 1400, Bethesda, MD 20817

CRD#: 42046

BETHESDA, MD

Past

December 7, 2012 - January 15, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110518

VIENNA, VA

Past

December 7, 2012 - January 15, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

VIENNA, VA

Past

August 23, 2006 - December 7, 2012

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2331

VIENNA, VA

Past

September 19, 2000 - December 7, 2012

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 2331

VIENNA, VA

Past

February 15, 2000 - October 2, 2000

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30349

DALLAS, TX

Past

June 21, 1991 - March 16, 2000

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 2331

SUFFOLK, VA

Past

February 14, 1989 - December 18, 1990

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

APPLETON, WI

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

District of Columbia
(1/19/2021)

Maryland
(1/19/2021)

IAR

Maryland
(2/16/2021)

Virginia
(1/19/2021)

IAR

Virginia
(1/19/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/22/1989

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: 2/11/1989

General Securities 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) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

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
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michael L. Dechristopher

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Lamont Dechristopher's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/22/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/11/1989

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

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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