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Jason R. Mcdonald

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
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CRD#: 2334507
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Professional summary


Jason Robert Mcdonald is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Lutherville, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Lutherville, Maryland.

Jason is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Jason has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


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Other business activities


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: UMBC Investment Related: No Address: 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore MD 21250 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Teaching Position, Title or Relationship: Other,Part-time Teaching Position Start Date: 1/19/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: TeachingBusiness Name: Justin Retirement Capital Advisory Investment Related: Yes Address: 2330 West Joppa Road STE 175 Lutherville MD 21093 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: wealth management, financial advisory and retirement plans Start Date: 7/15/2002 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: wealth management, financial advisory and retirement plansBusiness Name: Justin Retirement Services, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 2330 W Joppa Road STE 175 Lutherville MD 21093 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC; Other Other/None of the Above Pass through entity for business operations and compensation Position, Title or Relationship: Pass through entity for business operations and compensation Start Date: 7/15/2002 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Pass through entity for business operations and compensationBusiness Name: Rental property Investment Related: No Address: 2367 Boston St Baltimore MD 21224 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Principal Start Date: 1/1/2014 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Administrative DutiesBusiness 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 servicesBusiness Name: Jason McDonald Investment Related: No Address: 13600 Wight Avenue Ocean City MD 21842 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 5/1/2017 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Owner

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 20, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2330 West Joppa Rd. Ste. 175, Lutherville, MD 21093
RIA
CRD#: 283330
LUTHERVILLE, MD
Current

July 15, 2002 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2330 West Joppa Rd. Ste. 175, Lutherville, MD 21093
BD
CRD#: 42046
LUTHERVILLE, MD
Past

January 19, 2005 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
LUTHERVILLE, MD
Past

September 26, 1994 - May 16, 2002

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 13, 1993 - November 1, 1994

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 13, 1993 - November 1, 1994

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 - (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
California
(3/6/2008)
RR
Colorado
(10/24/2017)
RR
Delaware
(7/27/2009)
RR
Florida
(7/26/2012)
RR
Georgia
(1/5/2021)
RR
Maine
(2/4/2025)
RR
Maryland
(7/15/2002)
IAR
Maryland
(4/20/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/14/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(5/1/2009)
RR
New York
(2/12/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(5/26/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/28/2012)
RR
South Carolina
(1/29/2016)
RR
Virginia
(5/18/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/16/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Lutherville, MD 21093

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