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Frank Thomas Macgowan

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Minnetonka, MN
·CRD# 2306406·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Frank Thomas Macgowan is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Frank is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Frank has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
1. 12800 Whitewater Drive Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN 553432. Excelsior, MN
April 21, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
12800 Whitewater Drive Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN 55343
February 12, 1998 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Minnetonka, MN
July 7, 2014 - September 22, 2016
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
BD
Oakdale, MN
July 15, 1994 - February 26, 1998
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.·CRD# 173
BD
February 8, 1993 - February 20, 1996

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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 - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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: Christensen Group, inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 11100 Bren Road West Minnetonka MN 55343 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Independent rep Start Date: 8/1/1992 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Sales and some ongooing service 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: PFM Solutions , LLC Investment Related: No Address: 7825 Washington Ave., #500 Bloomington MN 55439 Nature of Business: Other Back Office Operations Position, Title or Relationship: Owner/member. Start Date: 3/16/2016 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Provide Cash flow management software with identity theft protection in the employee benefit market place Business Name: Shorewood Wealth Advisors, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 5151 Edina Industrial Blvd Suite 299 Edina MN 55439 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: Owner Start Date: 7/1/2014 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Sale and service my advsiory clients

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(10/14/2021)
RR
California
(8/22/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/12/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(5/15/2013)
RR
Florida
(6/14/2007)
RR
Georgia
(3/8/2024)
RR
Idaho
(3/11/2025)
RR
Illinois
(3/22/2022)
RR
Maryland
(9/25/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(2/12/1998)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/21/2016)
RR
New York
(2/13/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(5/24/2021)
RR
Ohio
(6/18/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(1/4/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/31/2022)
IAR
Texas
(6/12/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/14/2014)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1993About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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