Chad A. Keim

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Sturgis, MI 49091

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CRD#: 2516391

Professional summary

Chad Alan Keim, who also goes by Chad Keim, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Sturgis, Michigan and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Sturgis, Michigan.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Chad has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chad Keim

Other business activities

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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

September 4, 2024 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 207 W Chicago Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Sturgis, MI

Current

September 4, 2024 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 207 W Chicago Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091

CRD#: 42046

Sturgis, MI

Past

June 29, 2023 - September 4, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

STURGIS, MI

Past

March 22, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

STURGIS, MI

Past

September 20, 2019 - September 4, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

STURGIS, MI

Past

March 15, 2018 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA

CRD#: 109485

STURGIS, MI

Past

March 15, 2018 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34643

STURGIS, MI

Past

July 25, 2016 - March 19, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

STURGIS, MI

Past

July 18, 2016 - March 19, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

STURGIS, MI

Past

October 25, 2010 - July 19, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

STURGIS, MI

Past

January 22, 1999 - July 19, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

STURGIS, MI

Past

November 21, 1995 - January 29, 1999

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

August 19, 1994 - July 13, 1995

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

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".

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.

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

Alabama
(9/4/2024)

Arizona
(9/4/2024)

Arkansas
(1/22/2025)

California
(9/4/2024)

Colorado
(9/5/2024)

Florida
(9/4/2024)

Georgia
(9/4/2024)

Illinois
(9/30/2024)

Indiana
(9/5/2024)

Kentucky
(9/4/2024)

Louisiana
(1/3/2025)

Michigan
(9/4/2024)

IAR

Michigan
(9/6/2024)

Missouri
(9/4/2024)

Montana
(1/6/2025)

Nebraska
(9/4/2024)

New Jersey
(9/4/2024)

New York
(9/4/2024)

North Carolina
(9/6/2024)

Ohio
(9/4/2024)

Oklahoma
(9/16/2024)

South Carolina
(9/4/2024)

Tennessee
(9/6/2024)

Texas
(9/4/2024)

IAR

Texas
(9/4/2024)

Virginia
(9/4/2024)

Wisconsin
(9/4/2024)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/15/2010

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/25/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/18/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/17/1999

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Chad A. Keim

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Chad Alan Keim's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/15/2010

Series 63

Date: 8/25/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/18/1994

Series 24

Date: 3/17/1999

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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