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Garren J Decker

Garren J. Decker

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Ogden, UT 84401
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CRD#: 1961005
Garren J Decker

Professional summary


Garren J Decker, who also goes by Garren Decker, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Ogden, Utah and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Ogden, Utah.

Garren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Garren has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Garren Decker

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.
BN: CATALYST RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS POS: Partner NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 08/14/2023 ADDRESS: 372 E 24th Street, 3rd Floor, Ogden UT 84401 DESC: Meeting w/ clients, financial planning BN: GARREN DECKER CATALYST ADVISORS INC. POS: Owner/President NOB: Tax Entity INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/09/2023 ADDRESS: 2225 Washington Blvd, Suite 230, Ogden UT 84401 DESC: Entity is set up to receive revenue and complete taxes. BN: HOMESMILES POS: Owner/President NOB: Home inspection INVEST REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2026 ADDRESS: 4960 Pole Patch Drive, Pleasant View UT 84414-1077 DESC: My duties and obligations are strategic planning to implement the business strategy and drive growth and meet customer needs. I oversee budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and sustainability.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 9, 2023 - Present

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2225 Washington Blvd Suite 230, Ogden, UT 84401
RIA
CRD#: 155193
Ogden, UT
Current

August 9, 2023 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2225 Washington Blvd Suite 230, Ogden, UT 84401
BD
CRD#: 42046
Ogden, UT
Past

January 20, 2010 - August 17, 2023

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
PLEASANT VIEW, UT
Past

January 6, 2010 - August 17, 2023

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
PLEASANT VIEW, UT
Past

April 20, 2001 - October 25, 2001

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

June 6, 1994 - February 6, 2001

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

October 26, 1993 - June 6, 1994

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

July 25, 1989 - October 19, 1993

RICHARDS INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 3176
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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
Alaska
(6/27/2024)
RR
Arizona
(8/9/2023)
RR
Montana
(8/9/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/9/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/9/2023)
RR
Utah
(8/9/2023)
IAR
Utah
(8/18/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(8/9/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/15/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,816
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,210,576,595

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 PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 155193Ogden, UT 84401

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