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Kris R. Geary

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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CRD#: 2209851
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Professional summary


Kris Richard Geary is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Kris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Kris has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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: Insurance Sales Investment Related: Yes Address: 314 Old Route 30 Greensburg PA 15601 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: product reviews and sales meetings. Service existing policiesBusiness Name: KBG Realty, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 314 Old Route 30 Greensburg PA 15601 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Property management Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 2/1/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Property managementBusiness Name: Keystone Benefits Group, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 314 Old Route 30 Greensburg PA 15650 Nature of Business: Other TPA Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/2004 Hours per month: 61% - 70% (97 - 112 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hours) Duties: Owner. Benefits consultantBusiness 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

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 18, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 314 Old Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
RIA
CRD#: 283330
GREENSBURG, PA
Current

January 27, 2012 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 314 Old Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
BD
CRD#: 42046
Greensburg, PA
Past

January 27, 2012 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
GREENSBURG, PA
Past

January 18, 2005 - January 30, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
GREENSBURG, PA
Past

October 25, 2004 - January 30, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
GREENSBURG, PA
Past

August 1, 2003 - November 5, 2004

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 3, 2001 - July 23, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8503
GREENSBURG, PA
Past

May 25, 1999 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 6, 1995 - December 31, 1997

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 9, 1993 - November 1, 1993

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 2, 1992 - February 12, 1993

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
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

RR
Arizona
(10/23/2025)
RR
California
(1/27/2012)
RR
Delaware
(11/8/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/27/2012)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2012)
RR
Georgia
(1/27/2012)
RR
New York
(1/27/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(1/27/2012)
RR
Ohio
(1/27/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2012)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/18/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(1/27/2012)
RR
Texas
(9/17/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/18/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/27/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(1/27/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/13/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/12/2005
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
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#: 283330Greensburg, PA 15601

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