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Alexander M. Panas
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Morristown, NJ 07960
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CRD#: 2249803
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Professional summary
Alexander Michael Panas III, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Alex Panas III, Alexander Michael Panas, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey.
Alexander is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Alexander has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Alex Panas Iii | Alexander Michael Panas
Other business activities
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Name: Synthesis Wealth Planning, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 161 Madison Ave, Ste 200 Morristown NJ 07960 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: Partner/member/financial planner Start Date: 2/1/2018 Hours per month: 100%+ 160+ Hours per month during trading hours: (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Financial planning, investment advisory, life DI & LTC sales. Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Bldg 2, Ste 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisory Representative Start Date: 2/1/2018 Hours per month: 100%+ 160+Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Provide investment advice and financial planning advice to the public for a fee. Name: NFP/PartnersFinancial Investment Related: No Address: 1250 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg 2, Suite 125 Austin TX 78746 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Producer Start Date: 11/26/2018 Hours per month: (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: Sell life, disability and long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities Name: Power of Zero seminar program Investment Related: Yes Address: 161 Madison Ave, Ste 200 Morristown NJ 07960 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: Instructor Start Date: 1/30/2020 Hours per month: (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Teaching and hosting a 1 hour consultation included in the program. Name: Morris Rugby Corporation Investment Related: No Address: 45 S. Park Place #257 Morristown NJ 07960 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Board Member Start Date: 1/26/2020 Hours per month: (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Attend monthly meeting and participant in organizing and executing events. Name: Retirement Planning Today (Financial Educators Network) Investment Related: Yes Address: 161 Madison Ave, Ste 200 Morristown NJ 07960 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: Instructor Start Date: 2/27/2020 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I teach the 6 hour/2 day class and provide a 1 hour in-office consultation. Name: SOFA - Society for Financial Awareness Investment Related: Yes Address: 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd STE A125 San Diego CA 92123 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Financial education seminars. This is the organization under which the Power of Zero seminars are marketed. Position, Title or Relationship: Educator Start Date: 2/20/2020 Hours per month: (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Teach Power of Zero seminars. Name: TRUSTED AMERICAN INSURANCE AGENCY (TAIA) POSITION: none NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 201 Creekside Ridge Ct, Ste 200, Roseville CA 95678, United States DESCRIPTION: none Name: MEL FISHER EXPEDITION-2025, LLCPOSITION: Member NATURE: Shipwreck treasure salvage INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 04/23/2025 ADDRESS: 613 Duval St, Key West FL 33040, United States DESCRIPTION: I will own a 1/4 unit of 35 maximum units offered to accredited investors through a Private Placement Memorandum. I am a non-managing member.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1999
Experience
Current
July 1, 2019 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 161 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960Office #3: 110 Front St Suite 300, Jupiter, FL 33477Office #4: 475 Park Avenue Suite 2100, New York, NY 10016Office #5: 130 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042RIA
CRD#: 283330
Morristown, NJ
Current
July 1, 2019 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 161 Madison Avenue Suite 200, Morristown, NJ 07960Office #2: 475 Park Avenue Suite 2100, New York, NY 10016Office #3: 130 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042Office #4: 110 Front St. Suite 300, Jupiter, FL 33477BD
CRD#: 42046
Morristown, NJ
Past
January 29, 2018 - June 19, 2019
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Morristown, NJ
Past
January 25, 2018 - June 19, 2019
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past
December 19, 2005 - February 21, 2018
SUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC
RIA
CRD#: 104990
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past
July 28, 2005 - February 21, 2018
SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 11039
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past
July 5, 2005 - February 21, 2018
SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11039
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past
August 19, 2003 - October 6, 2005
STONEBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 106341
WEST CALDWELL, NJ
Past
January 2, 1998 - July 8, 2005
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past
July 22, 1996 - January 20, 1998
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 27, 1995 - December 31, 1996
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past
August 20, 1993 - April 28, 1995
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
July 13, 1992 - August 19, 1993
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(7/1/2019)
RR
Arkansas(7/21/2022)
RR
California(7/1/2019)
RR
Colorado(8/7/2019)
RR
Connecticut(9/5/2023)
RR
Delaware(6/1/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(7/1/2019)
RR
Florida(9/30/2019)
IAR
Florida(11/13/2025)
RR
Georgia(7/1/2019)
RR
Hawaii(1/31/2024)
RR
Indiana(5/7/2025)
RR
Maine(7/17/2019)
RR
Maryland(1/19/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(1/10/2024)
RR
Michigan(7/1/2019)
RR
Nevada(7/16/2019)
RR
New Jersey(7/1/2019)
IAR
New Jersey(7/1/2019)
RR
New York(7/1/2019)
IAR
New York(5/19/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/12/2024)
RR
Ohio(7/1/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/1/2019)
RR
South Carolina(7/1/2019)
RR
Texas(1/12/2024)
IAR
Texas(1/12/2024)
RR
Vermont(4/22/2024)
RR
Virginia(7/19/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(7/17/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral 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
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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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