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Miles B. Kessler
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CRD#: 2565675
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Miles Bruce Kessler
Professional summary
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Miles Bruce Kessler, CFP®, who also goes by Miles B Kessler, was a registered financial professional .
Miles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Miles had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Aliases
Miles B Kessler
Other business activities
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Name: MBK Arts Investment Related: No Address: 5995 S. Kenton Street Englewood CO 80111 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above DBA does not currently earn income, but could in the future. Activities are those associated with the visual art creations of Miles B. Kessler. Position, Title or Relationship: sole proprietor Start Date: 8/4/2015 Hours/month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: at own discretion involves the creation of works of art, but has no obligation to create such works. Name: Personal Benefit Financial (PBF Advisors) Investment Related: Yes Address: 870 Kipling Street, Suite A Lakewood CO 80215 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC; Other Other/None of the Above see 2.39 Position, Title or Relationship: investment representative Start Date: 8/15/2018 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: comprehensive financial plan development, analysis, recommendations. insurance and portfolio review. retirement education. Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Pkwy. Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisory Representative Start Date: 9/15/2018 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Investment Advisory Representative Name: Kessler & Associates, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 5995 S. Kenton Street Englewood CO 80111 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: President and sole owner; insurance agent/broker. Start Date: 5/15/2002 Hours/month: 21% - 30% (33 - 48 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: Provide primarily fixed life, fixed annuities, long-term care, and some accident and health insurance products to prospects and existing clients through IMOs and/or directly with insurers. Target market is federal employees, but also have clients outside of this market niche. NAME: PERSONAL BENEFIT ADVISORY POSITION: CFP, IAR, RIA, NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 11/01/2025 ADDRESS: 870 Kipling Street, Suite A, Lakewood CO 80215, United States DESCRIPTION: investment and insurance needs analysis, recommendations; Insurance and securities portfolio analysis; retirement education; employee benefits analysis. NAME: PERSONAL BENEFIT FINANCIAL POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through an independent outside RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 08/15/2018 ADDRESS: 870 Kipling Street, Lakewood CO 80215, United States DESCRIPTION: comprehensive financial plan development, analysis, recommendations. insurance and portfolio review. retirement education.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2010
Experience
Past
October 9, 2018 - September 2, 2026
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Lakewood, CO
Past
October 9, 2018 - September 2, 2026
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
Lakewood, CO
Past
February 9, 2011 - October 11, 2018
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past
February 2, 2011 - October 11, 2018
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past
May 19, 2009 - February 9, 2011
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
January 9, 1995 - December 31, 1996
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)Loading...
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | ||
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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