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Elizabeth J. Blanchard

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Cranford, NJ 07016
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CRD#: 2474798
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Professional summary


Elizabeth Jane Blanchard, who also goes by Elizabeth Jane Michaelian, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Cranford, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Cranford, New Jersey.

Elizabeth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Elizabeth has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Elizabeth Jane Michaelian

Other business activities


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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: FRONT PORCH FINANCIAL LLC POSITION: Owner, President NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/02/2023 ADDRESS: 2628 Deer Path, Scotch Plains NJ 07076, United States DESCRIPTION: Continue to serve as financial advisor, investment advisor for existing clients and prospects. Services include helping clients with various questions pertaining to their financial lives, opening accounts, beneficiary reviews, investment recommendations, processing account withdrawals.

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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: 184 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Cranford, NJ
Current

December 1, 2003 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 184 North Avenue East 2nd Floor, Office 2, Cranford, NJ 07016
BD
CRD#: 42046
Cranford, NJ
Past

December 1, 2003 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
METUCHEN, NJ
Past

June 6, 2002 - December 9, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105796
PISCATAWAY, NJ
Past

April 28, 1994 - December 5, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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
(1/5/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(6/21/2016)
RR
Delaware
(5/4/2004)
RR
Florida
(5/6/2015)
RR
Maine
(9/9/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/4/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(12/1/2003)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/20/2016)
RR
New York
(12/1/2003)
RR
North Carolina
(12/1/2003)
RR
Oregon
(11/4/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/1/2003)
RR
South Carolina
(12/13/2018)
RR
Virginia
(12/1/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/9/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)
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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#: 283330Cranford, NJ 07016

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