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Franklin J. Mcelroy
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Cornelius, NC 28031
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CRD#: 2237589
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Professional summary
Franklin Jeffrey Mcelroy, CFP®, who also goes by Franklin Mcelroy, Jeff Mcelroy, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Cornelius, North Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Franklin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Franklin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Franklin Mcelroy | Jeff Mcelroy
Other business activities
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Name: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE GROUP (FIG) Investment Related: Yes Address: 19520 W. CATAWBA AVE. Cornelius NC 28031 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Agent Start Date: 1/1/2995 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: None Name: BMH INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 9605 CALDWELL COMMONS CIRCLE SUITE A Cornelius NC 28031 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Co-Owner (50/50) - Member/Manager with BJ Bryant Start Date: 1/1/1998 Hours per month: 81% - 90% (129 - 144 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: Making business decisions with BJ, managing BMH's finances, securing clients, overseeing employee(s), etc. Name: THE CHRISTENSEN AGENCY Investment Related: Yes Address: 7401 CARMEL EXECUTIVE PARK STE 205 Charlotte NC 28266 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Agent Start Date: 1/1/2005 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: None 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 Name: BEERS & BURPEES CHARITY POSITION: Board member NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: PO Box 940, Cornelius NC 28031, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with planning and carrying out the annual Beers & Burpees event, as well as other offshoot projects via the CLT Foundation, charitably serving the greater Charlotte area. Name: CLT FOUNDATION POSITION: Board member NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/23/2025 ADDRESS: PO Box 940, Cornelius NC 28031, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with planning and carrying out the annual Gala, annual Beers & Burpees event, as well as other offshoot projects via the CLT Foundation, charitably serving the greater Charlotte area. Name: U.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Partner NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 152 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 19109 W. Catawba Avenue, Suite 200, Cornelius NC 28031, United States DESCRIPTION: Regular brokerage/advisory activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2000
Experience
Current
June 14, 2016 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 9145 Glenashley Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031Office #2: 19109 W. Catawba Avenue Suite 200, Cornelius, NC 28031RIA
CRD#: 283330
Cornelius, NC
Current
March 20, 2015 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 19109 W. Catawba Avenue Suite 200, Cornelius, NC 28031BD
CRD#: 42046
Cornelius, NC
Past
March 20, 2015 - June 14, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past
February 11, 2010 - April 17, 2015
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
CORNELIUS, NC
Past
January 27, 2010 - April 17, 2015
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 14869
CORNELIUS, NC
Past
July 15, 2005 - February 10, 2010
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
RIA
CRD#: 17609
CORNELIUS, NC
Past
March 31, 2000 - February 10, 2010
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
BD
CRD#: 17609
CORNELIUS, NC
Past
April 10, 1996 - April 13, 2000
BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15014
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
February 7, 1994 - May 3, 1996
ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC
BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
June 19, 1992 - February 2, 1994
F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 13051
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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)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
Florida(8/15/2022)
RR
Georgia(3/20/2015)
RR
Indiana(12/19/2024)
RR
Kentucky(3/3/2023)
RR
North Carolina(3/20/2015)
IAR
North Carolina(6/14/2016)
RR
South Carolina(3/20/2015)
RR
Tennessee(5/9/2022)
RR
Virginia(3/26/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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