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Trevor D. Harkness

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082
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CRD#: 2634355
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Professional summary


Trevor Douglas Harkness, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Trevor Douglass Harkness, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Trevor is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Trevor has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Trevor Douglass Harkness

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Business Name: Montoya Benefits Group Montoya & Associates entity name change to WMTHCS Investment Related: Yes Address: 236 Ponte Vedra Park Dr #101 Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 Nature of Business: Consulting; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Consultant Start Date: 3/30/1996 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: Provide employee benefit programs for employers. 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: GHMS Pablo Investment Related: No Address: 4233 Pablo Professional Ct Jacksonville FL 32224 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: General Partner Start Date: 2/1/2017 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: General oversight, approximately 1 hour per month. Business Name: BKS-Partners Investment Related: Yes Address: 4233 Pablo Professional Ct Suite 201 Jacksonville FL 32224 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Shareholder/Partner Start Date: 8/31/2018 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I advise of life, disability and long term care insurance. I also provide employee benefits consulting. Business Name: BKS Retirement Investment Related: Yes Address: 4233 Pablo Professional Ct Jacksonville FL 32224 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Partner/employee Start Date: 1/1/2020 Hours per month: 21% - 30% (33 - 48 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: Solicit and service defined contribution retirement plans Business Name: BRP SECURITIES, LLC. POSITION: President/CEO NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/22/2024 ADDRESS: 6720-B Rockledge Drive, Suite 400, Bethesda MD 20817, United States DESCRIPTION: Supervision and collaboration with a team of colleagues who are responsible for administrative, compliance and regulatory functions of the broker-dealer entity. Business Name: THE BALDWIN GROUP POSITION: Producer NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 06/26/2024 ADDRESS: 4233 Pablo Professional Ct, Ste 200, Jacksonville FL 32224, United States DESCRIPTION: writing health benefits for companies/corporations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

May 27, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 236 Ponte Vedra Park Dr #101, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
RIA
CRD#: 283330
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Current

February 1, 2010 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4233 Pablo Professional Court Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32224
BD
CRD#: 42046
Jacksonville, FL
Current

March 20, 2024 - Present

THE BALDWIN GROUP SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6720-b Rockledge Drive Suite 450, Bethesda, MD 20817Office #2: 6720-b Rockledge Drive Suite 450, Bethesda, MD 20817
BD
CRD#: 312876
Bethesda, MD
Past

February 23, 2010 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 14, 1996 - February 4, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

March 8, 1996 - April 5, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 7, 1996 - February 4, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

July 28, 1995 - November 2, 1995

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 7, 1995 - August 17, 1995

RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7839
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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)

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
Alabama
(9/30/2024)
RR
California
(4/3/2013)
RR
Colorado
(8/25/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(1/25/2022)
RR
Florida
(2/1/2010)
IAR
Florida
(5/27/2016)
RR
Georgia
(9/4/2014)
RR
Illinois
(2/1/2010)
RR
Indiana
(4/17/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(12/8/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/4/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/24/2012)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/8/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(11/30/2017)
RR
New York
(2/2/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(2/1/2010)
RR
Ohio
(8/7/2025)
RR
Oregon
(4/14/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/6/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(2/1/2010)
RR
Texas
(10/27/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/7/2013)
RR
Washington
(12/8/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(2/1/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/14/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 283330Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

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