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James Christopher Lynch

AIF®
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Newtown, PA
·CRD# 2474126·32 years registered

Professional Summary

James Christopher Lynch, AIF®, who also goes by Jamie Lynch, Jim Lynch, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Newtown, Pennsylvania and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Newtown, Pennsylvania. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series...

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Other Aliases

Jamie Lynch, Jim Lynch

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

32 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 283330
RIA
54 Friends Lane Suite 112, Newtown, PA 18940
January 27, 2026 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 42046
BD
54 Friends Lane Suite 112, Newtown, PA 18940
January 27, 2026 - Present

Past

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
RIA
Newtown, PA
November 19, 2009 - January 27, 2026
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
BD
Newtown, PA
November 6, 2009 - January 27, 2026
INVESTMENT ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLCPast·CRD# 128716
RIA
Newtown, PA
September 21, 2004 - November 18, 2009
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.Past·CRD# 23131
BD
Newtown, PA
December 1, 2006 - November 10, 2009
INVESTMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS, INC.Past·CRD# 7996
BD
Newtown, PA
April 28, 1994 - December 4, 2006
IAC ADVISORY SERVICES, INCPast·CRD# 122000
RIA
Ocean, NJ
March 25, 2003 - December 14, 2004

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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 - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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.

Name: JCL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC POSITION: Owner/President NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 10/30/2014 ADDRESS: 54 Friends Lane, Suite 112, Newtown PA 18940-3403, United States DESCRIPTION: I recommend life insurance and fixed annuities to clients and receive compensation from the sale of these products Name: MTL PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: Minority Member NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/16/2011 ADDRESS: 5210 Bailey Court West, Doylestown PA 18902, United States Name: DESCRIPTION: Taking in rent and paying expenses of the office. PENNS TERRACE OFFICE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION POSITION: Board President NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/19/2016 ADDRESS: 54 Friends Lane, Newtown PA 18940-3403, United States DESCRIPTION: As President of the condo association, we meet annually and review the budget of the seven unit office condo building. There is no investment account. Name: JCL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC POSITION: President / Owner NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/28/2014 ADDRESS: 54 Friends Lane, Suite 112, Newtown PA 18940-3403, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties include being the lead advisor for our clients. I also am responsible paying all the financial obligations of the office. Including meeting payroll for my two employees and also paying for the office expenses. Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/22/2026 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/27/2026)
RR
Colorado
(1/27/2026)
RR
Delaware
(1/27/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/27/2026)
RR
Indiana
(1/27/2026)
RR
Maine
(1/27/2026)
RR
Maryland
(1/27/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(1/27/2026)
RR
Nevada
(1/27/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/27/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(1/27/2026)
RR
New York
(1/27/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(1/29/2026)
RR
Ohio
(1/27/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2026)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/27/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/27/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/27/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/28/2026)
RR
Utah
(1/27/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/27/2026)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1994About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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