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Kerry L. Hoffman

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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CRD#: 2224354
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Professional summary


Kerry L Hoffman is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Kerry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Kerry has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
Bus Name: WEALTH EMPOWERMENT POS: Registered Representative NOB: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INV REL: Yes, # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/26/2024 ADDRESS: 2424 N Federal Hwy, Ste 400, Boca Raton FL 33431 DESC: Servicing client accounts and handling their investment needs by systematically rebalancing their portfolios according to their individual situation. Bus Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POS: IAR/ Independent financial advisor NOB: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INV REL: Yes, # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/26/2024 ADDRESS: 5707 SW Pkwy Bldg 2 Ste 400, Austin TX 78735 DESC: IAR, handling various clients investment needs. Bus Name: WEALTH EMPOWERMENT POSITION: Registered Representative NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/26/2024 ADDRESS: 2424 N Federal Hwy, Ste 400, Boca Raton FL 33431, United States DESCRIPTION: Servicing client accounts and handling their investment needs by systematically rebalancing their portfolios according to their individual situation.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2024 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2424 N Federal Hwy, Ste 400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Boca Raton, FL
Current

October 1, 2024 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2424 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
BD
CRD#: 42046
Boca Raton, FL
Past

July 22, 2022 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 4, 2020 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 30, 2020 - July 22, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 8, 2012 - November 13, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 2, 2012 - November 13, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 12, 2009 - May 4, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
WELLINGTON, FL
Past

November 13, 2003 - October 10, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
WELLINGTON, FL
Past

June 25, 2003 - May 4, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WELLINGTON, FL
Past

December 17, 2001 - June 24, 2003

HIGH MARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42467
LAKELAND, FL
Past

November 7, 1997 - November 27, 2001

PRIME CHARTER LTD.

BD
CRD#: 25668
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 1996 - December 3, 1997

GKN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19415
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 25, 1994 - April 11, 1996

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 13, 1992 - March 31, 1994

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, 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
(10/1/2024)
RR
California
(10/1/2024)
RR
Colorado
(3/10/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(10/1/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/17/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/1/2024)
IAR
Florida
(10/8/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/1/2024)
RR
Illinois
(11/15/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/2/2024)
RR
Kansas
(10/1/2024)
RR
Maryland
(10/10/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/6/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/1/2024)
RR
Montana
(10/1/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/3/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/31/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/1/2024)
RR
New York
(10/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/31/2024)
RR
Ohio
(10/1/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/1/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/3/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/1/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2024)
RR
Vermont
(10/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/1/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/5/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 283330Boca Raton, FL 33431

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