Matthew Defelice
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004
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CRD#: 2285541
Professional summary
Matthew Defelice, CFP®, who also goes by Mathew Defelice, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Fairfield, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Fairfield, New Jersey.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mathew Defelice
Other business activities
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Business Name: no DBA, just fixed life INSURANCE, disability insurance, and long term care insurance Investment Related: Yes Address: 375 Passaic Avenue Suite 100 Fairfield NJ 07004 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other,INSURANCE AGENT Start Date: 11/6/2012 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hours) Duties: insurance agent selling life INSURANCE, disability insurance, and long term care insurance Business Name: US Financial Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 375 Passaic Avenue Suite 100 Fairfield NJ 07004 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: Employee Start Date: 11/1/2012 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: financial advisor, producer Business 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 Business Name: Preferred Pensions, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 3 Garret Mountain Plaza, Suite 201 Woodland Park NJ 07424 Nature of Business: Consulting Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 1/1/2018 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Administration Business Name: SURF CLUB 26B POSITION: passive owner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/30/2023 ADDRESS: 20 Surfside Ave, Unit 26B, Montauk NY 11954 DESCRIPTION: none other than maintaining inside of property if I am renting it out, and paying normal monthly maintenance co-op fees. Business Name: HTW HOLDINGS LLC POSITION: Sole Member/Owner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/24/2024 ADDRESS: 20 Surfside Ave, Unit 26B, Montauk NY 11954, United States DESCRIPTION: LLC created for 2nd home purchased at 20 Surfside Ave, Montauk (previously disclosed), which will be used as personal use/rental property. The LLC is for liability protection from renters as well as an entity to manage rental income and maintenance expenses of the property.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
April 26, 2016 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 375 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004RIA
CRD#: 283330
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Current
November 6, 2012 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 375 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004BD
CRD#: 42046
Fairfield, NJ
Past
November 6, 2012 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past
February 19, 2010 - December 4, 2012
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
WESTWOOD, NJ
Past
February 1, 2010 - December 4, 2012
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 14869
WESTWOOD, NJ
Past
July 20, 2006 - February 18, 2010
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
RIA
CRD#: 17609
WESTWOOD, NJ
Past
September 24, 2001 - February 18, 2010
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
BD
CRD#: 17609
WESTWOOD, NJ
Past
February 7, 2001 - September 28, 2001
WEATHERLY SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 11081
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 26, 1994 - February 5, 2001
TASIN & COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30709
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past
November 9, 1992 - May 26, 1994
ROBERT TODD FINANCIAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 7423
NEW YORK, NY
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
Arizona(1/28/2015)
RR
California(11/6/2012)
RR
Colorado(3/11/2019)
RR
Connecticut(4/13/2016)
RR
Delaware(1/8/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(1/8/2025)
RR
Florida(11/6/2012)
RR
Georgia(1/24/2020)
RR
Hawaii(1/24/2020)
RR
Illinois(1/24/2020)
RR
Indiana(1/24/2020)
RR
Kentucky(11/16/2023)
RR
Louisiana(4/22/2025)
RR
Maine(9/23/2024)
RR
Maryland(4/9/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(5/24/2019)
RR
Minnesota(2/27/2023)
RR
Nevada(1/8/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(1/24/2020)
RR
New Jersey(11/6/2012)
IAR
New Jersey(4/26/2016)
RR
New York(11/6/2012)
RR
North Carolina(11/6/2012)
RR
Ohio(11/17/2015)
RR
Oregon(12/18/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/6/2012)
RR
South Carolina(1/12/2017)
RR
Texas(11/6/2012)
RR
Virginia(2/2/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(3/27/2023)
Exams
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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