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Andrew Brief
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Manhattan, MT
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CRD#: 1999159
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Andrew BriefKESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Professional summary
Andrew Brief, ChFC®, who also goes by Andrew S Brief, Andrew Scott Brief, Andy Brief, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Manhattan, Montana.
Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Andrew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
At a Glance
Always Fiduciary
Aliases
Andrew S Brief | Andrew Scott Brief | Andy Brief
Other business activities
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Business Name: Ash Investment Related: No Address: 7609 West Jefferson Fort Wayne IN 46804 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other, I use Ash to place our clients' insurance business. Start Date: 3/1/2005 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: Advise clients and implement insurance Business Name: Hudson Dynamic Retirement, Inc. 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 Start Date: 9/22/2014 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Business management and advising clients. Business 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 Business Name: Andrew Brief IRA - Real Estate Rental Properties Investment Related: Yes Address: 718 W. Babcock St. - units 410 & 412 Bozeman MT 59715 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: I am the IRA owner. The investments will be custodied through my existing Pensco account. Start Date: 9/1/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Residential rental properties. Business Name: CAG HOLDINGS POSITION: I will be a 28.5% owner of the Holding Company which will have a 33% equity stake in the business. I will not be involved in the ongoing operation of the business. NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7 START DATE: 04/30/2021 ADDRESS: 28901 Norris Rd., Bozeman MT 59718, United States DESCRIPTION: Other than a quarterly review of financials and an annual strategy meeting, I will not be involved in the business. Business Name: US FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 02/18/2022 ADDRESS: 375 Passaic Ave, Fairfield NJ 07004, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial and Retirement planning and implementation. Management of "HDR" entity and employees. Business Name: PICKLEBALL MONTANA POSITION: Franchisee NATURE: Pickleball facility INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 03/31/2024 ADDRESS: 550 Lookabout Lane, Manhattan MT 59741, United States DESCRIPTION: Approve site selection and buildout of indoor pickleball facility in Bozeman, MT in year one. Market and hire employees to run the facility. Possible future facilities after year one.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
July 13, 2026 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 565 Taxter Road Suite 490, Elmsford, NY 10523RIA
CRD#: 283330
Manhattan, MT
Past
April 26, 2016 - February 23, 2026
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
ELMSFORD, NY
Past
June 2, 2015 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
Elmsford, NY
Past
October 20, 2003 - February 23, 2026
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
Elmsford, NY
Past
September 17, 1991 - October 29, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past
January 4, 1990 - September 25, 1991
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
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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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Montana(7/14/2026)
IAR
New York(7/13/2026)
Exams
What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 6
Passed: 12/22/1989
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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)Loading...
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
1,359
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 192,439 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 79,798,091,767 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | ||
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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