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Mary M. Kastelberg

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CRD#: 2622525
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Professional summary


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Mary Margaret Kastelberg, who also goes by Mary Margaret Smithers, was a registered financial professional .

Mary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Mary had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mary Margaret Smithers

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 Start Date: 8/1/2019 Hours per month: 41% - 50% (65 - 80 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hours) Duties: REVIEW AND MANAGE CLIENT ACCOUNTS; REVIEW GOALS, OBJECTIVES, RISK TOLERANCES REGULARLY WITH CLIENTS; EVALUATE INVESTMENT OPTIONS SUITABLE TO CLIENT NEEDS AND GOALS; PREPARE, REVIEW AND UPDATE FINANCIAL PLANS WITH CLIENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS Business Name: Commonwealth Catholic Charities Investment Related: No Address: 1601 Rolling Hills Rd Richmond VA 23229 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Board Member Start Date: 11/1/2008 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Management oversight Business Name: Alpha Wealth Advisors Investment Related: Yes Address: 4435 Waterfront Dr., Suite 203 Glen Allen VA 23060 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Director - Investment Research Start Date: 11/1/2013 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Research using third party databases, publicly available information to analyze risk, investments and strategies Business Name: Village Bank Investment Related: Yes Address: 13319 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian VA 23113 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Director. Start Date: 10/1/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Prepare for and attend monthly board meetings, review internal financial reports, review regulatory requirements and changes, assist board in setting acceptable risk targets and monitor performance to meet said risk profile.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 1, 2019 - October 23, 2023

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Glen Allen, VA
Past

August 1, 2019 - October 23, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Glen Allen, VA
Past

March 16, 2017 - August 6, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Glen Allen, VA
Past

February 21, 2014 - August 6, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

August 15, 1995 - April 29, 1998

EWING BEMISS

BD
CRD#: 32214
RICHMOND, VA

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/16/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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 - (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#: 283330

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