Craig S. Dean

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23113

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CRD#: 2314344

Professional summary

Craig Steven Dean, AIF®, who also goes by Craig Dean, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Midlothian, Virginia and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Midlothian, Virginia.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Craig has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Craig Dean

Other business activities

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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: STERLING BENEFITS HOLDINGS, INC. Investment Related: Yes Address: 1173 JEFFERSON GREEN CIRCLE MIDLOTHIAN VA 23113 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: Employee Start Date: 10/1/2013 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: General registered representative activities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

May 5, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1173 Jefferson Green Circle Unit 3a, Midlothian, VA 23113

RIA

CRD#: 283330

MIDLOTHIAN, VA

Current

January 16, 2014 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1173 Jefferson Green Circle Unit 3a, Midlothian, VA 23113

CRD#: 42046

Midlothian, VA

Past

January 15, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42046

AUSTIN, TX

Past

October 12, 2005 - July 1, 2014

STERLING ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 119700

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

September 30, 2005 - January 16, 2014

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

MIDLOTHIAN, VA

Past

January 28, 2004 - October 3, 2005

MILLENNIUM ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 116057

RICHMOND, VA

Past

March 7, 2001 - October 4, 2005

CAP PRO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 103953

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

November 29, 1999 - February 14, 2001

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19948

ATLANTA, GA

Past

December 18, 1997 - January 21, 1999

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 25996

MITCHELFIELD, NY

Past

January 29, 1993 - March 3, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

January 29, 1993 - March 3, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.

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

Maryland
(1/16/2014)

Massachusetts
(4/28/2022)

Michigan
(4/9/2024)

New York
(5/13/2014)

North Carolina
(1/16/2014)

Pennsylvania
(2/14/2018)

Tennessee
(1/27/2015)

Virginia
(1/16/2014)

IAR

Virginia
(5/5/2016)

Washington
(1/16/2014)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/28/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/4/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/26/1993

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Craig Steven Dean's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

STERLING ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

MILLENNIUM ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CAP PRO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/28/2003

Series 63

Date: 2/4/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/26/1993

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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