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Andrew S. Brief

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
GARRISON, NY
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CRD#: 1999159
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Professional summary


Andrew Scott Brief, ChFC®, who also goes by Andrew S Brief, Andy Brief, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Garrison, New York and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Elmsford, New York.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered 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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrew S Brief | Andy Brief

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.
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.

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

April 26, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #3: 565 Taxter Rd Suite 490, Elmsford, NY 10523
RIA
CRD#: 283330
GARRISON, NY
Current

October 20, 2003 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 565 Taxter Road Suite 490, Elmsford, NY 10523
BD
CRD#: 42046
Elmsford, NY
Past

June 2, 2015 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
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


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".
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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.
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
California
(10/20/2003)
RR
Colorado
(4/26/2011)
RR
Connecticut
(10/20/2003)
RR
Delaware
(2/18/2005)
RR
Florida
(10/20/2003)
RR
Georgia
(4/20/2011)
RR
Illinois
(5/14/2007)
RR
Kansas
(10/19/2015)
RR
Maine
(9/26/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/28/2003)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/4/2003)
RR
Michigan
(7/26/2005)
RR
Montana
(3/9/2021)
IAR
Montana
(5/22/2025)
RR
Nevada
(11/12/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(10/20/2003)
RR
New York
(10/20/2003)
IAR
New York
(6/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(10/20/2003)
RR
Ohio
(12/6/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/20/2003)
RR
South Carolina
(10/27/2003)
RR
Texas
(10/13/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/16/2023)
RR
Vermont
(10/28/2003)
RR
Virginia
(1/11/2008)
RR
Washington
(10/6/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/4/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

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

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Garrison, NY

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