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David S. Asher
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
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CRD#: 2432644
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Professional summary
David Scott Asher is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Ellicott City, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Ellicott City, Maryland.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Business Name: Asher Financial Services - Life & Health Insurance Sales Investment Related: Yes Address: 5060 Dorsey Hall Drive Suite 205 Ellicott City MD 21042 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/2011 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Life / LTC / Health insurance sales Business Name: David Asher, CPA Asher Financial Services Investment Related: No Address: 5060 Dorsey Hall Drive Suite 205 Ellicott City MD 21042 Nature of Business: Tax/Accounting Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 9/1/1991 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 51% - 60% (71 - 84 hours) Duties: CPA, tax prep, accounting 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
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 18, 2016 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5060 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042RIA
CRD#: 283330
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Current
December 11, 2009 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 5060 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042BD
CRD#: 42046
Ellicott City, MD
Past
December 11, 2009 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Past
January 4, 1999 - December 31, 2009
MEDALLION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 45314
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Past
February 21, 1997 - December 31, 2009
MEDALLION ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113788
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Past
January 2, 1997 - December 31, 1998
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past
February 9, 1994 - January 1, 1996
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 22710
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
California(1/4/2010)
RR
Delaware(12/9/2015)
RR
District of Columbia(10/24/2012)
RR
Florida(2/4/2015)
RR
Iowa(6/13/2025)
RR
Maryland(12/11/2009)
IAR
Maryland(4/18/2016)
RR
Massachusetts(11/6/2019)
RR
Michigan(1/4/2010)
RR
New York(1/24/2014)
RR
North Carolina(7/8/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/19/2014)
RR
Virginia(1/4/2010)
RR
Washington(5/21/2021)
RR
West Virginia(5/27/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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