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James D. Stehr

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Mount Pleasant, SC
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CRD#: 2056403
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Professional summary


James Donald Stehr is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Pleasant Hill, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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BN: NFP POSITION: Assistant Vice President NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 12/01/2017 ADDRESS: 2300 Contra Costa Boulevard, Suite #600, Pleasant Hill CA 94596, United States DESCRIPTION: Providing advisory services for existing clients while supporting other producers in the branch's Private Client Group. Will also look to market, develop and grow the branch's client base. BN: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 132 START DATE: 12/20/2017 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Pkwy Bldg. 2 Ste. 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: Portfolio and investment advisory.

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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

January 9, 2018 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 2300 Contra Costa Blvd Suite 600, Pleasant Hill, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Mount Pleasant, SC
Current

September 16, 2022 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2300 Contra Costa Blvd Suite 600, Pleasant Hill, CA 94596
BD
CRD#: 42046
Pleasant Hill, CA
Past

April 28, 2016 - January 23, 2018

RBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155230
LAFAYETTE, CA
Past

July 17, 2015 - December 19, 2017

PARAGON EAST ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 226749
ORINDA, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - September 12, 2011

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 5, 1995 - September 12, 2011

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 1990 - June 12, 1995

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY

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

IAR
California
(1/9/2018)
RR
California
(9/30/2022)
RR
Colorado
(1/9/2025)
RR
Delaware
(11/12/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(6/1/2023)
RR
Idaho
(12/19/2023)
RR
Illinois
(7/9/2025)
RR
New York
(11/12/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/8/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/30/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/16/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/11/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
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#: 283330Mount Pleasant, SC

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