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John G. Gustafson

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Chappaqua, NY 10514
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CRD#: 2409230
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Professional summary


John Gary Gustafson is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Chappaqua, New York and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Chappaqua, New York.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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: Ash Brokerage Investment Related: No Address: 7609 W Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne IN 46804 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other,I have no role. They are my general agent for life insurance Start Date: 4/20/2003 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I use Ash for my clients insurance needs. We underwrite cases thorough them. Business Name: Gustafson Wealth Management Investment Related: Yes Address: 57 S Bedford Road Chappaqua NY 10514 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/15/2014 Hours per month: 81% - 90% (129 - 144 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Client investment advice 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: Westchester Benefits Investment Related: No Address: Columbus Avenue Valhalla NY 10595 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other,I have no role. I write health insurance and long term care through them Start Date: 4/20/2003 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Insurance sales

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 22, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 57 South Bedford Road Suite 1-n, Chappaqua, NY 10514
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Chappaqua, NY
Current

November 18, 2003 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Chappaqua, NY
Past

February 27, 1995 - November 20, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

October 19, 1993 - December 31, 1994

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY

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".
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
California
(11/13/2006)
RR
Connecticut
(11/18/2003)
RR
Delaware
(3/29/2004)
RR
Florida
(1/14/2004)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2013)
RR
Illinois
(5/24/2011)
RR
New Jersey
(11/18/2003)
RR
New York
(11/18/2003)
IAR
New York
(6/22/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(11/26/2007)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/17/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(5/24/2011)
RR
Tennessee
(5/15/2012)
RR
Texas
(3/19/2007)
RR
Virginia
(1/24/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/8/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 283330Chappaqua, NY 10514

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