Kenneth A. Benedict
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Genoa, NV
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CRD#: 2390009
Professional summary
Kenneth Alan Benedict, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Genoa, Nevada and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Genoa, Nevada.
Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Kenneth has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Business Name: FINANCIAL POINTE POSITION: Owner/Officer NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/03/2023 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320 DESCRIPTION: RR Business Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/03/2023 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735 DESCRIPTION: IAR Business Name: KENNETH BENEDICT POSITION: Insurance agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/01/2015 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320 DESCRIPTION: Help clients with insurance needs Business Name: RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY POSITION: Owner NATURE: Education INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/31/2016 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320 DESCRIPTION: Conduct retirement planning training seminars Business Name: KENNETH BENEDICT - ENROLLED AGENT POSITION: Enrolled Agent NATURE: Tax/Accounting/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/19/2022 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320 DESCRIPTION: Enrolled Agent with the IRS - tax preparation and audit defense services
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: 2009
Experience
Current
October 3, 2023 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 3323 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320RIA
CRD#: 283330
Genoa, NV
Current
October 3, 2023 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 3323 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320BD
CRD#: 42046
Genoa, NV
Past
September 1, 2023 - October 8, 2023
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past
September 1, 2023 - October 8, 2023
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past
December 5, 2015 - September 1, 2023
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past
December 2, 2015 - September 1, 2023
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past
February 25, 2015 - December 7, 2015
PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 144316
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
July 2, 2013 - February 4, 2015
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
ENCINO, CA
Past
June 26, 2013 - February 4, 2015
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
ENCINO, CA
Past
February 14, 2011 - June 10, 2013
ONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 114861
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past
July 21, 2008 - February 3, 2011
DAAT ASSET MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 141469
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past
July 8, 1997 - September 10, 2002
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past
March 22, 1994 - September 10, 2002
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past
October 13, 1993 - April 7, 1994
MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7887
ORANGE, CA
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
Alabama(10/3/2023)
RR
California(10/3/2023)
IAR
California(10/3/2023)
RR
Delaware(10/3/2023)
RR
Florida(4/29/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/3/2023)
RR
Illinois(10/3/2023)
RR
Maine(10/3/2023)
RR
Missouri(6/17/2025)
RR
Nevada(10/3/2023)
IAR
Nevada(10/2/2025)
RR
Oregon(4/29/2024)
RR
South Carolina(10/3/2023)
RR
Texas(11/16/2023)
IAR
Texas(11/16/2023)
RR
Washington(3/25/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/28/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)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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