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Stephen D. Jans

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Plymouth, MN 55441
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CRD#: 2656608
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Professional summary


Stephen Dudley Jans is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Plymouth, Minnesota and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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: KNW Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 4350 Baker Rd Minnetonka MN 55343 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Employee Start Date: 7/31/2007 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: SalesBusiness Name: St. Michael-Albertville High School Boys Basketball Board Investment Related: No Address: 5800 Jamison Ave NE St. Michael MN 55376 Nature of Business: Community/Charitable/Civic Position, Title or Relationship: Treasurer. I was just nominated and elected. Start Date: 6/3/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Work with the board to support the boys basketball association.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 servicesBusiness Name: NFP Investment Related: Yes Address: 505 Waterford Suite 1100 Plymouth MN 55441 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: Registered Rep Start Date: 2/11/2019 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: Provide Investment and Insurance advice to clients and prospects

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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

May 17, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 505 Waterford Park Highway 169 N, Suite 1100, Plymouth, MN 55441
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Plymouth, MN
Current

August 1, 2007 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 505 Hwy 169 N, Suite 1100, Plymouth, MN 55441
BD
CRD#: 42046
Plymouth, MN
Past

May 12, 2016 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
Plymouth, MN
Past

February 3, 2004 - September 6, 2007

INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20289
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

April 23, 2002 - April 14, 2003

AMERICAN FAMILY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104433
MADISON, WI
Past

May 2, 2000 - March 12, 2002

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

November 17, 1995 - April 17, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
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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


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
Arizona
(8/2/2007)
RR
Colorado
(2/19/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(3/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/18/2014)
RR
Idaho
(8/8/2008)
RR
Illinois
(2/13/2009)
RR
Iowa
(8/2/2007)
RR
Kansas
(9/12/2012)
RR
Kentucky
(8/2/2007)
RR
Louisiana
(2/22/2018)
RR
Michigan
(9/7/2007)
RR
Minnesota
(8/1/2007)
IAR
Minnesota
(5/17/2016)
RR
Missouri
(2/7/2008)
RR
Montana
(1/30/2025)
RR
Nevada
(2/1/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(4/21/2008)
RR
New York
(10/19/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(1/22/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(3/23/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/18/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(4/15/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(4/23/2014)
RR
Texas
(5/19/2009)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)
RR
Washington
(11/25/2008)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/2/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 283330Plymouth, MN 55441

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