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Miles Bruce Kessler

CFP®
CRD# 2565675·Registered 1995 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Miles is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Miles Bruce Kessler, CFP®, who also goes by Miles B Kessler, was a registered financial advisor. Miles was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1995 - 2026. Miles had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Other Aliases

Miles B Kessler

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2010

Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Lakewood, CO
October 9, 2018 - September 2, 2026
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Lakewood, CO
October 9, 2018 - September 2, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
RIA
Lakewood, CO
February 9, 2011 - October 11, 2018
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Lakewood, CO
February 2, 2011 - October 11, 2018
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 18464
BD
San Diego, CA
May 19, 2009 - February 9, 2011
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
January 9, 1995 - December 31, 1996

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Current Firm

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
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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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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.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2011About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2011About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 2009About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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